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OUR FATHER/MOTHER
O our Father, the Sky, hear us
And make us strong.
O our Mother the Earth, hear us
And give us support.
O Spirit of the East,
send us your Wisdom.
O Spirit of the South,
May we tread your pather of life.
O Spirit of the West,
May we always be ready for the long journey,
O Spirit of the North, purify us
With your cleasing winds.
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Our People's Destiny
As Sacred Pipe Carrier I offer prayer on behalf of the Appalachian Cherokee Nation asking Creator to fill our hearts with respect for harmony and balance with all our Relations - these our Brothers and Sisters who are each of Creator's hand
Whatever befalls our Relations befalls us. We are all one. The destiny of our People is intertwined with the destiny of the tiny insects, the flight of geese - the gift of seeds. May we realize there is neither separation nor difference of worth between anything the Creator has made be it us, or those who swim, fly, live in the earth, or walk on many legs. Because this is so we believe Creator has gifted us strong medicine to foster life and
nourish our Earth Mother in all the things we do.
In this way we seek to walk the moccasin trail in ways our ancestors understand, and in ways that will see those who will follow our footsteps proud to follow. This path is one which is guided by the powers of gratitude and respect we hold for all Creation. Peace amongst our Relations will live whenever this is so. In this way our Earth Mother shall be renewed and
all Her powers returned to Her.
Each time our People gather let us remember these things and teach our children the wisdom of this walk. Each child who understands the sacred role Creator has given to them will hold
the medicine of healing of healing themselves and our Earth Mother firmly in their hands.
We call for a new day in which two things are understood. First, we humans are equal but not superior - to any other person. Second, that we live for the children of all our Relations who will benefit from our
consideration for their lives seven generations to come.
Let this legacy be the ground we walk as se join with the communities of Nations, both human and non-human and so share their destiny with ours.
Black Eagle
Sacred Pipe Carrier prayer offering for the Appalachian Cherokee Nation - September 16, 2011
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