Elder's Meditation - March 5 - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

**Ann** · 03-05-2006, 03:32 AM

"I have always searched for my place and my people."
--Wendy Rose, HOPI/MIWOK

For every human being to feel connected, we must have the feeling of belonging. That is one of the values and benefits of a culture: it creates the feeling of belonging. If for some reason, while you were growing up, you did not develop the feeling of belonging, a search will be triggered and a restlessness will be present in your heart. You will have a hole inside you, something missing, until you find your place and your people. Remember, we can get this feeling of belonging when we realize we belong to the Great Spirit and that He really loves us a lot.

My Creator, today, I belong to You. Let me feel Your presence. Thank You.

equus · 03-05-2006, 04:44 AM

I think this might change as our world gets smaller. Once upon a time our spouses and jobs were chosen for us - now we value having that choice.

I like to take what catches my eye from any culture and I've found it easy to get on with people from very different cultures - we have a grounding base, we are all people, all going through life with various amounts of curiosity.

**Ann** · 03-05-2006, 04:50 AM

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I like to take what catches my eye from any culture and I've found it easy to get on with people from very different cultures - we have a grounding base, we are all people, all going through life with various amounts of curiosity.

Me too, Equus. When I lived in Toronto, I loved to go to ethnic restaurants in ethnic neighbourhoods and learn the different customs and traditions of many different cultures. It added an atmosphere that made dining just part of the "experience".

The same applies to my spirituality, I love reading many different thoughts and practices and expand my horizon of beliefs.

Hugs
Ann

equus · 03-05-2006, 05:11 AM

I adore it!! Mixing and matching till my hearts content. I have a friend who learns langauges and she always says it's easier after the first new language - I think it's the same with becoming friends across culture's, once it's happened a time or two you get a feel for where things are going and it becomes truly pleasurable.

Remind me some time to tell a story about my friend arranging (NOT forcing) his daughter's marriage. A beautiful, different but valid perspective that resulted in a young couple glowingly in love.

03-05-2006, 03:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,173	Elder's Meditation - March 5 "I have always searched for my place and my people." --Wendy Rose, HOPI/MIWOK For every human being to feel connected, we must have the feeling of belonging. That is one of the values and benefits of a culture: it creates the feeling of belonging. If for some reason, while you were growing up, you did not develop the feeling of belonging, a search will be triggered and a restlessness will be present in your heart. You will have a hole inside you, something missing, until you find your place and your people. Remember, we can get this feeling of belonging when we realize we belong to the Great Spirit and that He really loves us a lot. My Creator, today, I belong to You. Let me feel Your presence. Thank You. __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

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03-05-2006, 04:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
equus Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: uk Posts: 3,055	I think this might change as our world gets smaller. Once upon a time our spouses and jobs were chosen for us - now we value having that choice. I like to take what catches my eye from any culture and I've found it easy to get on with people from very different cultures - we have a grounding base, we are all people, all going through life with various amounts of curiosity.

03-05-2006, 05:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
equus Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: uk Posts: 3,055	I adore it!! Mixing and matching till my hearts content. I have a friend who learns langauges and she always says it's easier after the first new language - I think it's the same with becoming friends across culture's, once it's happened a time or two you get a feel for where things are going and it becomes truly pleasurable. Remind me some time to tell a story about my friend arranging (NOT forcing) his daughter's marriage. A beautiful, different but valid perspective that resulted in a young couple glowingly in love.

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