Dave Chief: Respect - The Key To Life
The Goal Of Indian Spirituality.
Respect means no interruption.
Respect means no confrontation. Respect means no accusation. Respect means no "mocking,"
Especially, no mocking of elders.
Respect means no lies between us. Respect means no betrayal of confidence Respect means no "ripping off." Respect means no hoarding. Respect means no "Lording it over" someone. Respect means no ordering around. Respect means no yelling in anger. Respect means no bad language. Respect means no name calling. Respect means controlling yourself. Respect is not a commodity Respect is a way of being. Respect is in our chest and not in our hand.
Respect is for all life.
Respect is for every species in the world,
including all four races. Respect is for all our relations. Respect is focusing on and dealing in "issues"
and not "personalisms."
Respect is focusing on "what " is right rather than "who" is right.
Respect means owning our own negativity and not being a "Blame Shifter."
A "Blame Shifter" is one who projects or shifts
his own negativity onto someone else.
This is the process of bigotry, war, and genocide.
Respect is keeping all lines of communication open with those who have a different opinion,
and making a sincere attempt to let them be heard and understood.
Respect means listening until everyone has been heard and understood, only then is there a possibility for "Balance and Harmony
THE TEN INDIAN COMMANDMENTS!
Treat the Earth and all that dwell thereon with respect!
Remain close to the Great Spirit
Show great respect for your fellow beings
Work together for the benefit of all mankind!
Give assistance and kindness wherever needed
Do what you know to be right
Look after the well-being of mind and body
Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater good
Be truthful and honest at all times
Take full responsiblity for your actions.....aho