A Journal for Teens: Exploring Native American Wisdom

Download or read book A Journal for Teens: Exploring Native American Wisdom written by C. Mahoney and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-16 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the wisdom of Tecumseh, Chief Joseph, Geronimo, Black Elk, Chief Seattle, Crazy Horse, and other wise Native Americans. Over 100 writing prompts on Native American rituals and beliefs about God, dying with honor, life after death, deceased loved ones, battle, respect, listening, patience, sharing the land, dances, ceremonies, protective spirits, coming of age, the vision quest, the coyote, and more. Enjoy the beauty of trees, flowers, insects, turtles, lakes, leaves, spiders, snakes, ducks, butterflies, and clouds. Learn interesting facts about Native Americans and their ways of seeing the world. Whether this book is for you or a gift for someone you love, take a Look Inside to see what awaits you in this journal for teens."What is life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime. It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset." - Crowfeet"Respect means listening until everyone has been heard and understood." - Dave Chief, son of Red Dog"When it comes time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song, and die like a hero going home." - Chief Aupumut, Mohican"It was our belief that the love of possessions is a weakness to be overcome. Its appeal is to the material part, and if allowed its way, it will in time disturb one's spiritual balance. Therefore, children must early learn the beauty of generosity. They are taught to give what they prize most, that they may taste the happiness of giving." - Ohiyesa, Wahpeton Santee Sioux"When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself." - Tecumseh, Shawnee