to all the WATERS
waterfalls & rain
rivers & oceans GREETINGS & THANKS
to all the FISH LIFE GREETINGS & THANKS
the grains and greens
beans & berries
as one we send thanks
to FOOD PLANTS
MEDICINE HERBS
of the world
and their keepers GREETINGS & THANKS
To all ANIMALS
& their teachings GREETINGS & THANKS
The TREES
for shelter & shade
fruit & beauty GREETINGS & THANKS
To all BIRDS
large and small
joyful GREETINGS & THANKS
and from the four directions THE FOUR WINDS
thank you for purifying the air
we breathe and
giving us strength GREETINGS & THANKS
THE THUNDERERS
our grandfathers
in the sky
We hear your voices GREETINGS & THANKS
and now THE SUN
for the light of a new day
and all the fires of life GREETINGS & THANKS
to our oldest grandmother THE MOON
leader of women
all over the world
AND THE STARS
for their mystery
beauty & guidance GREETINGS & THANKS
To our TEACHERS
from all times
reminding us of how
to live in harmony GREETINGS & THANKS
AND FOR ALL
the gifts of creation
for all the love
around us GREETINGS & THANKS
and for that
which is forgotten
we REMEMBER
WE END OUR WORDS
NOW OUR MINDS ARE ONE
This daily thanksgiving is inspired by the traditional invocation used by the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois Confederacy or Six Nations). The Thanksgiving Address has been published widely and is meant to be shared. For a full version of the Address, click here or view the video below.
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