Native Wisdom for White Minds
Daily Reflections Inspired by the Native Peoples of the World
by Anne Wilson Schaef
Native Americans, Aborigines, Africans, Maoris, the Irish, Pacific Islanders and many many more share sayings that represent their view of the world and their philosophy on life. Through these quotes and sayings you begin to get an understanding of their view of the earth, spirituality, family, work, loneliness, change and much more. Such things as serentiy, leisure, work, trust, land, knowledge, meditation, openness. to name but a few, are dealt with in succint one-page coverage.
The book is set out with one thought for each day. The quote comes first, then an explanation and some context,
Te Mana-O Manutuke / Youth talks-Age teaches. ( A Maori proverb)
becomes The msot important teachings are often the ones that require with, and then the teaching may be learning to wait with.
