Seven Gifts From Seven Grandfathers

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* This post has been previously published on December 12th, 2007 (click HERE)
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NORVAL MORRISSEAU (1931-2007)
"We Are All One in Spirit"
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SEVEN GIFTS FROM SEVEN GRANDFATHERS
The Anishnaabe Teachings cited from the Mishomis Book
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1. To cherish knowledge is to know wisdom.
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2. To know love is to know peace.
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3. To honor all creation is to have respect.
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4. Bravery is to face the foe with grace.
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5. Honesty in facing a situation is to be honorable.
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6. Humility is to know yourself as a sacred part of creation.
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7. Truth is to know all of these things.
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- Each person must find the delicate balance that lies in living in harmony with all creation.-

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* The painting in this post: "Young Ojibway Indian Man with Eagle Headdress", 52"x28", © 1992 Norval Morrisseau /Private Collection/