"The earth is our mother.
She should not be disturbed by hoe or plough. We want only to subsist on what she freely gives. Our fathers gave us many laws, which they had learned from their fathers. These laws were good. They told us to treat all people as they treated us, that we should never be the first to break a bargain, that is was a disgrace to tell a lie, that we should speak only the truth. We were contented to let things remain as the Great Spirit Chief made them."
"This I believe, and all my people believe the same."
Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekht has spoken
The Animals and the Four Directions
ELEMENT SYSTEMS
Special THANK YOU to BREN my NEZ PERCE SISTER
Fire
Attribute-Faith, Protection
Animal World-Coyote, Fox
Mineral World-Ruby, Carnelian
Plant World-Cinnamon, Juniper incense
Human World-Physical exercise, Body awareness, Work
Water
Attribute-Inner Knowing
Animal World-Dolphin, Bear
Mineral World-Pearl, coral
Plant World-Chamomile tea
Human World-Dream work, Vision quests
Earth
Attribute-Wisdom
Animal World-Buffalo, Moose
Mineral World-Onyx, Jasper
Plant World-Oak tree (to sit under)
Human World-Ritual, studying symbols (runes)
Air
Attribute-Creativity
Animal World-Eagle, Hawk
Mineral World-Fluorite
Plant World-Lavendor (to burn, or perfume oil)
Human World-Zen meditation, Brainstorming
