~ Mother Earthbeats ~

Today I have been reminded of all I have learned as I follow the Path of the Lakota. All living things are Sacred, and we are responsible for passing along this Wisdom to our Children, so they may in turn teach their Children. As I give these teachings to my daughter and my grandchildren, I feel in my heart such Joy in knowing I am giving them a Sacred gift.

 So much has been lost, and this leaves many people lost as well. There are certain guidelines in which the Earth Nations should follow to live as good human beings in Balance with each other and Nature. There is no need to complicate matters with gazillions of Laws, when the Creator instilled a perfect set of Laws long, long ago. The people on Canku Luta (The Red Road) were also gifted the Sacred Canunpa (pipe) through White Buffalo Calf Woman, to help the people in a great time of need. Those who carry this Sacred pipe have a responsibility to the people and their families, and give of themselves to help through prayers and Ceremony. In this way, we have been given the guidelines and tools to live Life on this Sacred Mother Earth in a good way. 

So without further ado, I would like to outline the Virtues as taught to me by my Elders.

7 Laws or Virtues on Canku Luta

* Carry the welfare of the people in your heart… Share, Give and be Generous.

* Have Pity and Compassion for all living and moving things.

* Have Respect and show this respect by Honoring the moving and living.

* Have a good mind and use it to learn Patience, Tolerence and Self-discipline.

* Seek Humility and be humble at all times.

* Be Brave, Courageous and have Fortitude. Have Spiritual Principals and live them at all times.

* To Grow in Wisdom and so understand and live these laws at all times and places.