John Nieto (born 1936), Plains Warrior with Breastplate, 1998. Acrylic on canvas, Tacoma Art Museum
“Go forward with courage. When you are in doubt, be still, and wait;
when doubt no longer exists for you, then go forward with courage.
So long as mists envelop you, be still;
be still until the sunlight pours through and dispels the mists – as it surely will.
Then act with courage.”
– Chief White Eagle, Ponca Chief
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Indigenous Peoples Day –
(the 2nd Monday of October in the United States)
To honor the rich histories, cultures, and resilience of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians,
while correcting historical narratives that long erased or minimized Indigenous presence.
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Admirable people with a very practical and spiritual philosophy.
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yes to all of this
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Native Americans’ connection with nature is so strong, that their wisdom is ageless.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Hopefully, everywhere around the world, the wisdom of indigenous people and their connection with land and nature will continue to live on, Beth
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yes –
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“Go forward with courage” seems a timely message.
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now more than ever –
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‼️
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So long as mists envelop you, be still;….
Very good advice.
Thanks for the share, Beth.
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That’s a wonderful picture. Really good.
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Stunning painting
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In South Dakota, it’s Native American Day, and would have been a paid holiday if I’d stayed at CenturyCo. That’s not even the pointm though; I love the wisdom of the Dakota people.
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same
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One day of recognition is at least a beginning …
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a baby step
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Great advice.
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Beth, those are truly words to live by. Thanks for promoting Indigenous Peoples Day. Hugs.
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<3
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❤️
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Thank you for this post, beth. I love both the Nieto work and Chief White Eagle’s wisdom.
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my pleasure
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Adding the Dakota’s words to my journal.
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they are powerful
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I’ve always loved them. Native Americans
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magnificent: there is much beauty and wisdom in native culture: a fine homage, Beth :)
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Fantastic post, Beth. Just beautiful. ❤️
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Quite beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Brian
WP is asking me to “add my name” and login as WP. I’m already logged in. Ah! WP!
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Same. Same here all day. WP at work.
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All right. So I was indeed logged in… WP engineers at work. 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄
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I’m glad that this day is getting reclaimed as part of reconciliation. 🙏
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Oh, this is moving. Thank you Beth ❤️
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To
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I respectfully disagree with the chief’s words. Sometimes we have to proceed with courage, even when some doubt remains.
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Beautiful!
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Or the tracks we trample over.
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