The Wind Is My Mother: The Life and Teachings of a Native American Shaman

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Summary: A time to listen...A time to think
Review: When I first read this book I was humbled by the simple eloquence and homely guidance of such a well educated individual. His words required listening. His many ideas, thinking and practice. I was impatient. I knew something of The Way. Now I wanted to know more. Give me more...and then I'll practice what seems right to my way of understanding. Bear Heart, said "no." He wrote this book so that people could listen and think. Practice and learn. See errors of heart and behavior and correct these through prayer to "All That Is." He teaches us about some ceremonies and some important tools. He does not teach us everything. That he leaves these for us to discover through our own spiritual travels is a test of our own fidelity. Fidelity to the Great Spirit,the Tribe and the Truth being the greatest measure of us all. This book needs to be read more than once by all who are of Native American ancestry. And, it belongs on the shelf of any thinking person, particularly those trying to figure out where things are out of harmony or balance.