Native Code Of Ethics
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Rise with the sun to pray.
Pray alone. Pray often.
The Great Spirit will listen,
if you only speak.
Be tolerant of those
who are lost on their path.
who show Ignorance,
or conceit, and anger,
Remember,
jealousy and greed
stem from a lost soul.
Pray that all will find right guidance.
Search for yourself, by yourself.
Do not allow others to make your path
for you.
It is your road, and yours alone.
Others may walk it with you,
but
no one can walk it except for you.
Treat the guests in your home
with much consideration.
Serve them the best food,
give them the best bed
and
treat them with respect and honor.
Do not take what is not yours
whether from a person, a community,
the wilderness or from a culture.
If It was not earned nor given.
It is not yours.
Respect all things
that are placed upon this earth
whether it be people or plant.
Honor other people's thoughts,
wishes and words.
Never interrupt another
or mock or rudely mimic them.
Allow each person the right
to personal expression.
Never speak of others in a bad way.
The negative energy that you put out
into the universe will multiply
when it returns to you.
All persons make mistakes.
And all mistakes can be forgiven.
Bad thoughts cause illness of the mind,
body and spirit.
Practice optimism.
Nature is not FOR us, it is a PART of us.
They are part of your worldly family.
Children are the seeds of our future.
Plant love in their hearts
and
water them with wisdom
and life's lessons.
When they are grown,
give them space to grow.
Avoid hurting the hearts of others.
The poison of your pain will return to you.
Be truthful at all times.
Honesty is the test of ones will
within this universe.
Keep yourself balanced.
Your Mental self,
Spiritual self,
Emotional self,
and Physical self - all need to be strong,
pure and healthy.
Work the body to strengthen the mind.
Grow rich in spirit to cure emotional ails.
Make conscious decisions
as to who you will be and how you will react.
Be responsible for your own actions.
Respect the privacy and personal space of others.
Do not touch the personal property of others,
especially sacred and religious objects.
It is forbidden.
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Be true to yourself first.
You cannot nurture and help others
if you cannot nurture
and
help yourself first.
Respect others religious beliefs.
Do not force your belief on others.
Share your good fortune with others.
Participate in charity.
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