Elders Daily Meditation - September 15

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Elder's Meditation of the Day - September 15    

"Knowledge is a beautiful thing, but the using of knowledge in
a good way is what makes for wisdom. Learning how to use
knowledge in a sacred manner, that's wisdom to me. And to
me, that's what a true Elder is."     
        
-- Sun Bear, CHIPPEWA

We grow in wisdom by developing ourselves according to the four directions of the
Medicine Wheel - emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually. Let's say we started
drinking and drugging in our teenage years. Our emotional development will stop, but
we will grow older physically. We could then develop into an immature adult. As adults
we might be acting like we were teenagers. Once we stop drinking or drugging, our
emotional development will begin again. We need to grow and nurture ourselves in all
four directions. We need to involve the Great Spirit's guidance in our development. That's
the only way we become wise individuals and live our lives in harmony and in a sacred
way.       

Oh Great Spirit, guide my thinking today. Let me walk in a sacred way on the Red Road.
Let me be a learner of lessons and give me Your greatest gift - wisdom!