| Sent: 9/23/2007 9:15 PM | native woman ~ what is being an indian woman?
"a mind fierce and sharp, with a spiritual faith that never waivers or doubts,
a smile that is warm, with a body divine, with a golden tan skin draped in red and gold....
whether young or old... always having enough money... so the words "broke", "commodities"", "cut-off", "past-due", or "general assistance" aren't in MY vocabulary.
a sister to my sister. A woman wise when choosing my mate able to cook frybread, meat pies, corn soup with skillet bread, and rice raisins all at the same time.
one with self-esteem worthy of being treated like a Princess from any tribe:
with patience, love, and wisdom for children: teaching all children traditional ways to keep our culture alive.
an INDIAN WOMAN with beautiful pieces of turquoise and silver from the Motherland on my finger.
One with the strength and courage of Lisa Tiger,
the voice of Karen and Kathy Antone,
the political knowledge of Wilma ManKiller and Ada Deere,
the determination of LaDonna Harris,
the spiritual poise of Melinda Miles,
the business savvy of Lola Hadden,
the eloquence of Sheila Tousey,
the talent of Irene Bedard
and the artistic eye of Dana Tiger.
an INDIAN WOMAN who can stay focused on Spirit, regardless of the circumstances. never lets what a person says or does change my demeanor;
Being an INDIAN WOMAN Is to be humble; love and be loved unconditionally.
skin that is flawless and soft, eyes of discernment, lips which speak ONLY the truth,
hands of gentleness, and feet of prosperity. this is what it means to be an INDIAN WOMAN!!!
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