Grandfather's Prayer for Today

GRANDFATHER'S PRAYER FOR TODAY.
Thank you my Creator for allowing me to be human, but in doing so helps me realise I am!

TATANKA OYATE
THE BISON NATION/MAN
Attainment.
In Lakota tradition the ninth Great Mystery is the creation of Humankind on earth. Tatanka is the Lakota name given to the Bison or Buffalo. But the name does not truly convey the true spiritual significance attached to the Buffalo. The ancient name Pte′ meant "the people", in harmony, "realising the highest form." Tatanka Pte′, "the people of the buffalo (bison)"signifies the interrelationship of the bison with the people who used every part of the great beast for sustenance and survival
The White Buffalo Calf Woman, Pte san Wi, is the prophet who came to teach the sacred ways to the people. Her gifts of the Sacred Pipe and its ceremony are also derived from the spiritual energy of the buffalo.
The sacred chant and song says "A Bison nation is walking, A Bison nation is walking…. I give you this beautiful earth, and upon it you shall live and multiply. I give you the Sacred Pipe, and with it you shall come to the centre of the earth. All that you ask will be given to you."
TATANKA OYATE'S Message
I am here with you: Spirit of the Bison Nation, Spirit of the creation of Humanity. I saw fit to put upon the Earth one who would live different from his brothers and sisters, yet not; one who would join together the spirit of all beings, yet remain intact. I am present in this day among you. Do not deny me for I seek recognition from you. I am the very essence of animal/ human kinship. I am that, Aho Mitakuye Oyasin (to all my Relations).
REFLECTION and GUIDANCE.
It is time to give yourself the credit you deserve for being human. Through past actions and faith you are where you are today. You are always growing into something carrying with you the talents and gifts you have been given and learnt. Acknowledging this allows you attain your highest goals on both a spiritual and physical level. But never forget to give thanks for all you have attained as well as congratulating yourself for a job well done. You are where you are through patience and perseverance, even though you may not realise it.
Maybe you have not yet achieved the fruits of your labour. Just use all your resources, gifts and skills more fully. Keep the faith and be patient-- success is on the way. There is so much for all us to accomplish in our lives, and it is all there, waiting for us, one step at a time.

GRANDFATHER PETER

(Tread softly on the Earth Mother)