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Bravery is to face the foe with integrity

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I learned about the 7 Grandfather teachings through the “Endaayang” workshop at the Housing First Partner’s Conference earlier this year. These teachings resonate deeply with me. They describe things I have felt since I was young but never really knew how to put them into words until now. Here they are:

  1. To cherish knowledge is to know wisdom
  2. To know peace is to know love
  3. To honor all creation is to have respect
  4. Bravery is to face the foe with integrity
  5. Honesty in facing the situation is to be brave
  6. Humility is to know yourself as a sacred part of creation
  7. Truth is to know all of these things.

Remember who you are. Don’t ever be afraid to ask for help, but trust the process.

From The 7 Grandfather teachings as shared in The Mishomis Book by the late Edward Benton-Banai-baa.

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The 7 Grandfather teachings as shared in The Mishomis Book by the late Edward Benton-Banai-baa. #nativetiktok #anishinaabe #indigenous #ojibwe

♬ SINGING WITH THE WOLVES – Anica