Elder's Meditation of the Day - August 5

"It is a paradox in the contemporary world that in our desire for peace
we must willingly give ourselves to struggle."
-- Linda Hogan, CHICKASAW

The Grandfathers have taught us about sacrifice. We have been taught to
pray for the people in a pitiful way. Struggle and conflict is neither
good nor bad, it just is. Everything that grows experiences conflict.
When the deer is born it is through conflict. When the seed first
grows, it is through conflict. Conflict precedes clarity. Everything
has the seasons of growth. Recognize - acknowledge - forgive and
change. All of these things are done through conflict.

Great Spirit, give me the courage today to see that struggle and
conflict are here to teach me lessons that are a gift from you.

Thanks Dave, You may have posted this in August but I found or took a different meaning to it tonight.....