When traveling the Red Road, nothing in this physical world can be accomplished without action, for words alone, without the movement of our hands and hearts, cannot lead us forward in our spiritual growth. We seekers of our Creator, the Great Spirit, Wakan Tanka, do not grow spiritually through mere lip service but through lives filled with patience, humility, and action. These acts of service bring the true light and spirit into this physical world of time and space, illumining the path for others.
As the sacred sun rises each day and touches all things with its golden light, so too must our daily actions be like prayers, reflecting the warmth and wisdom of Wakan Tanka. Let our footsteps be guided by the Creator's love, and always strive to walk in harmony with our ancestors' teachings. In this way, each action, no matter how small, becomes a prayer offered to the Great Mystery, a living testimony of our gratitude and devotion.
Let us turn our hearts towards Wakan Tanka, the Maker of All Good Things, and seek always to do what is right and noble in the Creator's eyes. The Great Mystery, who sees all hearts, knows the distance between our words and the reality of our actions. It is not enough to speak of goodness. We must embody it, for it is through our deeds that we honor the sacred gifts of life given to us by our Creator.
Therefore, may we offer every moment and every action as a prayer to the Great Spirit. With each breath, may we seek to bring balance and harmony to Mother Earth and all our relations. Just as the eagle soars high above, seeing the whole picture from above, Wakan Tanka watches over us, understanding the depths of our hearts and knowing the true intentions behind every word and action.
Aho, Mitakuye Oyasin—All my relations.
Shunkmanu Me Yedo! Chanupa Sapa He Me Yedo!
Hinhan Wicasta/Deloria Tiospaye, Hinhan Wicasta/Deloria Tiospaye, Ihanktonwan, and Chickasaw Nations
