Spirituality
Articles and links that share teachings and beliefs of Native Americans. Spirituality is not a religion per se. It encompasses our daily lives, from dawn to dust, and beyond.
A Noble People  A brief description of the spirituality of the dancers and dances at a PowWow. An Introduction to the Ancestors  An overview of the Ancestors, this article compares the various cultures of the Southwest to illustrate their similarities. This gives us a feel for how we are all related. The many lessons we can learn from the Ancestors are important to our own personal growth. Let us listen to their teachings... Ancestral Lands Of Woven Tapestry  Ancestral lands, how long ago and far away sounds the phrase... DreamCatchers  DreamCatchers bring us many teachings, from Spider Woman to the Sacred Circle; all are incorporated within its Web. Let us look at the different parts that make up the DreamCatcher, to better understand the various teachings it offers to us all, and the help they can bring to our dreams. Finding Your Path  Finding one's own path, one's own truths, may come easy for some or... Ghost Dance From The Messiah  Reviewing the Ghost Dance and the hopes of the Peoples. Grandfather's Christmas  The Twelve Days Of Christmas in the Native American way. Hope From Wounded Knee  A short, fictional story of hope from the Wounded Knee tragedy. Mother Earth Needs Healing  Long, long ago, when the two-leggeds listened to the four-leggeds, the winged, and the ones with roots, there was Harmony and Balance on Mother Earth. Native American Tribes Unique  Native American tribes cannot all be grouped into the same culture, traditions and beliefs. They differ as much as their tribal names do. Sacred Herbs  Plants have many uses and teachings to share with us all. Here are a few pointers to help to introduce you to the Plant Nation, as well as information on the Four Sacred Herbs. Sacred Tobacco  Native Americans have always used Sacred Tobacco for prayers and giving thanks. We believe that our prayers are carried to the Creator in the smoke of Sacred Tobacco. Modern society has corrupted the sacred purpose of Tobacco. Let us look at how we should be using this sacred plant. Sparrow And Buffalo  How Sparrow found his Totem. Spiritual Helpers  The spirituality of Native Americans is profound... Everything they made had prayers infused into it. Stone People – The Ancient Ones  One of the main components used in building a Medicine Wheel are Stone People. If you have never worked with their energies before, here are a few tips to help you get started. Symbolic Myths Of The Native American  The symbolism to be found in all Native American myths. The Medicine Wheel  A Medicine Wheel might be described as a bunch of rocks laid in a circle on the ground. But these have been constructed for thousands of years and represent the Sacred Circle of Life and a balance we each must strive for. Wovoka, Native American Messiah  Wovoka was known as the Native American Messiah. Come join me in exploring his dream of salvation. Native American Homepage | Editor's Picks Articles | Top Ten Articles | Native American Site Map
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