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SECTION NINE) Family Does Matter
(Illustration - Gift Of The Bernard and Louise Knapp Family of Provo, Utah)
FAMILY
Making A Positive Plan For The Future
Apache Bride (National Archives)
SECTION NINE) Family Does Matter
Who I am, what I am is the gift of THE GREAT FATHER to me. What I strive to become is my GIFT to HIM
It is upon The Spiritual Journey To KIVA, that I will find
RECOVERY of the body, mind, spirit, heart and soul –
- empoweRment to begin the journey anew
- indepEndence from the captivity of self-destruction
- choiCe to become cleansed and made whole
- hOpe which gives assurance, based upon faith
- Vision to look beyond the moment and into one’s inner-self
- hEaling which restores the body, mind, spirit, heart and soul
- couRage to make amends and to enjoy a rebirth of personal freedom
>familY bonds which are renewed and strengthened through unconditional love
As I travel, I Discover Trail Markers and Treasures along the way –
- Family Through Discovery Of Community of Healing
- Reflection upon union with My CREATOR/COMPANION as well the Creation of which all is a part.
It is from the Discovery of these Trail Markers and Treasures that
I am renewed and prepared for The Spiritual Journey That Lies Ahead –
- Making A Positive Plan For The Future
These Pathways and Treasures await me, much like the trees that lie before –
- roots reaching ever deep beneath the surface, outward toward one another
- branches reaching ever upward toward The Sun
Both root and branch are like my spirit, both are like my destination –
- extending onward and without end
- enduring each and every climb
- progressing through each and every season
- firmly rooted, ever reaching outward and upward toward
My GREAT FATHER
My Destination (Spiritual Based Outcomes)
- realizing that being alone does not occur, for all are united on a common journey, My CREATOR/COMPANION is always present within the vastness of all that lies before.
- the embrace of Creation and The One who is The Creator.
- total, complete union of purpose and hearts with the ones who matter the most.
- opportunities that are endless, limitless, abundant and evolving – as The Spiritual Journey itself.
SECTION NINE) Contents
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SECTION NINE) Spiritual Care Resources
A) Clinical & Inspirational Literature, Bibliography
- Emphasizing the richness of culture and traditions.
- Reflective Journals entitled, "The Spiritual Journey To KIVA (Keeping Individual Value Alive)" Influenced by the 1st Nation Tradition. For Group or Individual Reflection.
- Spiritual Reflections and Meditations entitled, "Come Unto The Tree."
- Bibliography of Core Clinical Pastoral Education Literature as well as titles from the arena of Addiction Recovery & Spirituality
Links to these resources are provided.
Submissions are welcome.
Sources must be cited.
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1st Nation – Shawnee
So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view, and demand that they respect yours.
Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life.
-Tecumseh
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/na-proverbs.html
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1st Nation – Apache
The song that I will sing is an old song, so old that none knows who made it. It has been handed down through generations and was taught to me when I was but a little lad.
It is now my own song. It belongs to me. This is a holy song (medicine-song), and great is its power. The song tells how, as I sing, I go through the air to a holy place
where Yusun (The Supreme Being) will give me power to do wonderful things. I am surrounded by little clouds, and as I go through the air I change, becoming spirit only.
-Geronimo
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1st Nation – Lakota Sioux
Listen to the air. You can hear it, feel it, smell it, taste it. Woniya wakan—the holy air— which renews all by its breath. Woniya, woniya wakan—spirit, life, breath, renewal—it means all that. Woniya — we sit together, don’t touch, but something is there;
we feel it between us, as a presence.
A good way to start thinking about nature, talk about it. Rather talk to it, talk to the rivers, to the lakes, to the winds as to our relatives.― John (Fire) Lame Deer
D) Caregiver Support Resources
We offer on-line references and informational links families, caregivers and spiritual practitioners who often need resources and information to address concerns, challenges, successes and accomplishments. Although we are not a licensed clinical agency we are prepared to provide referrals for Pastoral Counseling and appropriate clinical providers.
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1st Nation – Duwamish
You must teach your children that the ground beneath their feet is the ashes of our grandfathers. So that they will respect the land, tell your children that the earth is rich with the lives of our kin. Teach your children what we have taught our children, that the earth is our mother. Whatever befalls the earth befalls the sons of the earth. If men spit upon the ground they spit upon themselves. This we know. The earth does not belong to man; man belongs to the earth. This we know. All things are connected like the blood which unites one family. All things are connected.
- Chief Seattle
E) Sharing Of Self
We provide resources for Volunteer Directors, Volunteers and those who give of themselves in the community. These resources are spiritually based, with respect to personal beliefs and cultural traditions. Volunteers make a difference in the lives of those in need. We are committed to helping in that endeavor.
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1st Nation – Algonquin
The Great Spirit is in all things, is in the air we breathe.
The Great Spirit is our Father, but the Earth is our Mother.
She nourishes us; that which we put into the ground, She returns to us.
-Big Thunder (Bedagi)
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/na-proverbs.html
1st Nation – Lakota Sioux
And so do not forget every dawn, as it comes, is a holy event; and every day is holy, for the light comes from Wakan-Tanka, and you must also remember that the two-legged and all other peoples who stand upon this Earth are sacred and should be treated as such. -Black Elk Quoting White Buffalo Womanhttp://www.inspirationforthespirit.com/native-american-wisdom/
F) Spiritual Retreats
New Feather Village sponsors and hosts retreats for individuals or small groups who wish for some time to simply become reacquainted with their worth as individuals while addressing issues related to Addiction Recovery & Spirituality.
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1st Nation – Yokuts Prayer
One With This World
My words are tied in one with the great mountains, with the great rocks, with the great trees, in one with my body and heart. All of you see me, one with this world.
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/na-proverbs.html
1st Nation - Tribe Unknown - Native American Prayer for The Grieving I give you this one thought to keep. I am with you, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds circled in flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not think of me as gone. I am with you still, in each new dawn.
-unknown