Prayer of the Directions

Prayer of the Directions

Oh Great Spirit, Father of all Creation: We thank you for bringing us
together on our journey around the Medicine Wheel: that we may exist in
balance of spirit, mind and body, that we may function in harmony with
all that is around us.

East - We give thanks for the gifts of vision, guidance and leadership.
May we be like the Eagle, to fly high and see far. As we watch and
guard the well being of all Native American people may we see situations
clearly and always lend a helping hand. May we listen and be a true
leader, provide service.
South - We give thanks for the gifts of love, trust and discipline. May
we be like the Coyote and learn to love and treat with love. To listen,
to overlook the negative and positive, to voice, communicate and to make
an effort to do something for others. May we be determined to fulfill
our purpose and achieve the goals that we have set.

West - We give thanks for the gifts of introspection and perserverance.
May we be like the Turtle, to go within, to see from within. That we
may accept ourselves as we truly are. May we be like the Bear, to have
the strength to pursue the challenge of achieving the highest level of
care.

North - We give thanks for the gifts of wisdom, understanding and
intellect. May we be like the Buffalo and be strong. May we think
clearly to make good decisions balanced by reason. May we learn how
things fit together and see reflections of life. May we learn to live
balanced lives.

Mother Earth - We give thanks for the gift of life. We give thanks for
the provisions of our every need. The plants for food and medicine, the
trees for shelter, protection and warmth. May we always respect these
and use only what we need.

Father Sky - We give thanks for the gifts of the sunlight, life, warmth.
We give thanks for those things that we need to be in harmony with our
environment, the rain, the snow and the sleet.

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