Elders Daily Meditation - September 4

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Elder's Meditation of the Day - September 4      

"The Elders say that if you want something good, you have to
suffer for it."  
      
-- Dr. Allen (Ehanamani) Ross, LAKOTA

People sometimes have a misconception of sacrifice. This is a strong word for Indian
people. On the other side of sacrifice is another whole world. During sacrifice, our
beliefs are tested. We may all have good beliefs but if you test a good belief, then you
get real beliefs. Real beliefs make new people; real beliefs make new self images. Real
beliefs allow determination and desires and faith to come true. Good is always available
to us but we often can't bring it within until we let go of the old ways. We let go of the old
ways by suffering. Suffering is only letting go of things that don't work anymore. On the
other side of suffering is a new world.

Creator, help me to let go of old ways. Let my old thoughts and beliefs be abandoned.
Every change is preceded by struggle. Help me go through the struggle today.