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Navajo Person
I am that which is: A Navajo Person.
This feeling is around, above, and below me...
I am the Beauty Way stories
From long ago...when skies and land were clear
Before "misinterpretations" disrupted our ways, thoughts, and
Lives as T'áá Diné: the Navajo People . . .
And I: Being of Female Origin, and He: Being of Male Origin . . .
Tenderly rise inside this round earth home: Nihimá Bighan . . .
We put upon our feet: the moccasins.
And enclose in our hands, and with reverence
We hold to you: the corn pollen . . .
We have risen at early dawn to greet Father Sun
Warm, comforted and cuddled by rays of Gentle Spirits
Silently, slowly, constantly and gently turning
We have welcomed the all-loving Mother Earth . . .
We sing songs: of despair, fear, and uncertainties . . .
And throw these sensations to the stars . . .
In its place we welcome: inspiration, love and strength
To carry us through as T'áá Diné: the Navajo People . . .
We pray
To Dawn of Summer Rain
Reds of sunset
And Whites of Corn Pollen
With garments made by Holy Beings
We ask Dark Swirling Clouds
To hear our humble voices
Ringing out in valleys, hills, and along canyon walls . . .
With renewed strength
We stand before you
In fine sash belts, silky shirts, and silver jewelry . . .
We pray
To the east:
We ask that we reevaluate ourselves,
Our values, and our belief systems . . .
To the south:
We ask that we live long happy lives,
Perceiving aspects of "right" and "not right" decisions
and the consequences that await us with each decision . . .
To the west:
We ask that we remember our connections
To every other being by acknowledging our Clan Structure . . .
May we be humble to "Walk Around" and to "Wahine" clans . . .
May we remember to set goals, according to our needs, wants, and wishes . . .
To the north:
We ask that we continue to have hope,
Respect, and perseverance: Of and about Nature . . .
We ask that we remain humble every day, toward one another . . .
May we always ask one another, "What are some ways . . .
To solve our daily problems as T'áá Diné?"
T'áá Diné: And may we go through this process
Feel assured of our capabilities . . .
With a profound respect for every other entity around us
With these thoughts in mind
Oh Great Spirit
We make our final turn
And again: Face the west
And therupon re-enter our Hooghan . . .
And rest . . .
I am that which is: A Navajo Person . . .
T'áá Diné Nish i
- 2Pacfan
I am that which is: A Navajo Person.
This feeling is around, above, and below me...
I am the Beauty Way stories
From long ago...when skies and land were clear
Before "misinterpretations" disrupted our ways, thoughts, and
Lives as T'áá Diné: the Navajo People . . .
And I: Being of Female Origin, and He: Being of Male Origin . . .
Tenderly rise inside this round earth home: Nihimá Bighan . . .
We put upon our feet: the moccasins.
And enclose in our hands, and with reverence
We hold to you: the corn pollen . . .
We have risen at early dawn to greet Father Sun
Warm, comforted and cuddled by rays of Gentle Spirits
Silently, slowly, constantly and gently turning
We have welcomed the all-loving Mother Earth . . .
We sing songs: of despair, fear, and uncertainties . . .
And throw these sensations to the stars . . .
In its place we welcome: inspiration, love and strength
To carry us through as T'áá Diné: the Navajo People . . .
We pray
To Dawn of Summer Rain
Reds of sunset
And Whites of Corn Pollen
With garments made by Holy Beings
We ask Dark Swirling Clouds
To hear our humble voices
Ringing out in valleys, hills, and along canyon walls . . .
With renewed strength
We stand before you
In fine sash belts, silky shirts, and silver jewelry . . .
We pray
To the east:
We ask that we reevaluate ourselves,
Our values, and our belief systems . . .
To the south:
We ask that we live long happy lives,
Perceiving aspects of "right" and "not right" decisions
and the consequences that await us with each decision . . .
To the west:
We ask that we remember our connections
To every other being by acknowledging our Clan Structure . . .
May we be humble to "Walk Around" and to "Wahine" clans . . .
May we remember to set goals, according to our needs, wants, and wishes . . .
To the north:
We ask that we continue to have hope,
Respect, and perseverance: Of and about Nature . . .
We ask that we remain humble every day, toward one another . . .
May we always ask one another, "What are some ways . . .
To solve our daily problems as T'áá Diné?"
T'áá Diné: And may we go through this process
Feel assured of our capabilities . . .
With a profound respect for every other entity around us
With these thoughts in mind
Oh Great Spirit
We make our final turn
And again: Face the west
And therupon re-enter our Hooghan . . .
And rest . . .
I am that which is: A Navajo Person . . .
T'áá Diné Nish i
- 2Pacfan
Comments
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Yo, a race of people that want the same ideals as every other race?
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Yo, a race of people that want the same ideals as every other race?
Yup yup yup. Glad, you can digg this.. -
Im proud of who I am, and me being Navajo, I certiantly believe, this is where I get my strenght from!
Had to re-up this piece and obtain peace with the creator. Remind myself where I'm coming from... There are things that I can't understand and somethings I can. But what I'm enduring, I don't understand... And may creator bless me with solace and peace to find the answers that linger.. -
wow...this is amazing
I loved this piece-written from the heart (even though I didn't know some of the language) this was just a straight up beautiful piece
especially these lines
We pray
To Dawn of Summer Rain
Reds of sunset
And Whites of Corn Pollen
With garments made by Holy Beings
We ask Dark Swirling Clouds
To hear our humble voices
Ringing out in valleys, hills, and along canyon walls . . .
With renewed strength
We stand before you
In fine sash belts, silky shirts, and silver jewelry . . .
We pray
To the east:
We ask that we reevaluate ourselves,
Our values, and our belief systems . . .
To the south:
We ask that we live long happy lives,
Perceiving aspects of "right" and "not right" decisions
and the consequences that await us with each decision . . .
take pride in your people, your family, your race, your past, your history
you dont know what you have and im only telling you cuz I was adopted with no past, no history, no family tree, no roots, only a few papers tellin me my race but not knowing my origin
all i know is both my parents were young, both wore glasses, moms was italian irish and polish and dad was italian and german and that my mom died a few weeks after they put me up for adoption in a car crash
thas all i know
i gotta tell you...im a lil jealous
but GREAT read-thanks for sharing once again -
thank you for the props VSOP, thas respect!
like always, I always pour my heart out into these jawns.. and i take pride in where i come from too!
man, i have a long history as well, but let's just say I was adopted as well, and i feel bad that you don't even know where your roots or family history lie in, i can't even imagine the thought of it, sorry to hear about moms..you should try and trace your family history though..
thanks for reading again.. preciate the feedback like always! -
This ? just made a goon ass killa ? shed a tear
naw fa real tho....Nice piece of writing
Thanks for taking the time and reading this piece.. i appreciate the feedback!
peace and blessings!
