When you
first arise in the morning,
give thanks to the Creator, to the four
directions,
to Mother Earth, to Father Sky,
and to all of our relations,
for the life within you and for all life around you
Remember
that all things are connected
All things have purpose, everything has its
place
Honor others by treating them with kindness and consideration
If you
have more than you need for yourself and your family,
consider performing a
"giveaway"
by distributing your possessions to others who are in need
You are
bound by your word, which cannot be broken
except by permission of those who
the promise was given to
Seek harmony and balance in all things
It is
always important to remember where you are in relation to everything else,
and to contribute to the Circle in whatever way you can
by being a
"helper" and protector of life
Sharing is the best part of receiving
Practice
silence and patience in all things as a reflection
of self-control,
endurance, dignity, reverence, and inner calm
Practice
modesty in all things, by avoiding boasting
and loud behavior that attracts
attention to yourself
Know the
things that contribute to your well-being,
and those things that lead to
your destruction
Always
ask permission, and give something for everything that is received,
including giving thanks for, and honoring all living things
Be aware
of what is around you, what is inside of you,
and always show respect
Treat
every person from the tiniest child to the oldest elder with respect
Do not
stare at others; drop your eyes as a sign of respect,
especially in the
presence of Elders, teachers, or other honored persons
Always
give a sign of greeting when passing a friend or stranger
Never criticize or
talk about someone in a harmful, negative way
Never touch something that
belongs to someone else without permission
Respect
the privacy of every person, making sure to never intrude
upon someone's
quiet moments or personal space
Never
interfere in the affairs of another by asking questions or offering advice
Never
interrupt others
In
another persons home, follow his or her customs rather than your own
Treat
with respect all things held sacred to others
whether you understand these
things or not
Treat
Earth as your mother; give to her, protect her, honor her;
show deep respect
for those in the animal world, plant world, and mineral world
Listen to
guidance offered by all of your surroundings;
expect this guidance to come
in the form of prayer, dreams, quiet solitude,
and in the words and deeds of
wise Elders, and friends
Listen
with your heart
Learn from your experiences, and always be open to new ones
Always remember that a smile is something sacred, to be shared
Live each
day as it comes
"....we shall be known by the tracks we leave
behind."
Because
of the layout of this site,
there are many pages, sub-pages and
links
To make
it easier
to see exactly what is all here,
I have included a Site Map
through the Lodge.
If you get off the path during your journey,
just
click on the site map.