In my youth I respected the world and life, I needed not anything but peace of heart; And yet I changed despite myself and believed in Iktumis lies. He seemed to know all the truth, he promised to make me happy. He made me ask Wakantanka for wealth, that I might have power; I was given poverty, that I might find my inner strength. I asked for fame, so others would know me; I was given obscurity, that I might know myself. I asked for a person to love that I might never be alone; I was given a life of a hermit, that I might learn to accept myself. I asked for power, that I might achieve; I was given weakness, that I might learn to obey. I asked for health, that I might lead a long life; I was given infirmity, that I might appreciate each minute. I asked Mother Earth for strength, that I might have my way; I was given weakness, that I might feel the need for Her. I asked to live happily, that I might enjoy life; I was given life, that I might live happily. I received nothing I asked for, yet all my wishes came true. Despite myself and Iktumi, my dreams were fulfilled, I am richly blessed more than I ever hoped, I thank you, Wakantanka, for what youve given me. Billy Mills , Oglala Lakota (1938-) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iktomi
Posted on: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 21:35:17 +0000
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