Native American Code of Ethics

Rise with the sun to pray. Pray alone. Pray often.  The Great Spirit will listen, if you only speak.

10624834_10154526763990007_4600147276494844382_nSearch for yourself, by yourself. Do not allow others to make your path for you. It is your road, and yours alone. Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.

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Make conscious decisions as to who you will be and how you will react. Be responsible for your own actions.

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Never speak of others in a bad way. The negative energy that you put out into the universe will multiply when it returns to you.

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Share your good fortune with others.  Participate in charity.

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Avoid hurting the hearts of others.  The poison of your pain will return to you

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Treat the guests in your home with much consideration.  Serve them the best food, give them the best bed and treat them with respect and honor.

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Children are the seeds of our future. Plant love in their hearts and water them with wisdom and life’s lessons. When they are grown, give them space to grow.

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Respect all things that are placed upon this earth – whether it be people or plant.

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Be truthful at all times. Honesty is the test of one’s will within this universe.

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Respect the privacy and personal space of others. Do not touch the personal property of others – especially sacred and religious objects. This is forbidden.

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Bad thoughts cause illness of the mind, body and spirit. Practice optimism.

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Keep yourself balanced. Your Mental self, Spiritual self, Emotional self and Physical self – all need to be strong, pure and healthy. Work out the body to strengthen the mind. Grow rich in spirit to cure emotional ails.

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Search for yourself, by yourself. Do not allow others to make your path for you. It is your road, and yours alone. Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.

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Nature is not FOR us, it is a PART of us.  They are part of your worldly family.

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Respect all things that are placed upon this earth – whether it be people or plant.

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All persons make mistakes. And all mistakes can be forgiven.

Native American Code of EthicsHonor other people’s thoughts, wishes and words.  Never interrupt another or mock or rudely mimic them.  Allow each person the right to personal expression.

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Be true to yourself first. You cannot nurture and help others if you cannot nurture and help yourself first.