米国先住民の知恵「瞑想で頭を明晰に」~10 pieces of Native American wisdom that will inspire the way you live your life (7)

米国先住民の知恵の第7話です。今回はポンカ族首長ホワイトイーグルからのメッセージ「明晰さを得るには瞑想しなさい。それから勇気を持って行動しなさい」です。 The 7th message of Native American wisdom is “Meditate to gain clarity, then act with courage” from Ponca Chief White Eagle.

When you are in doubt, be still, and wait; When doubt no longer exists for you, then go forward with courage. So long as mists envelop you, be still; Be still until the sunlight pours through and dispels the mists, as it surely will. Then act with courage.- Ponca Chief White Eagle (1800’s to 1914)

This verse almost seems to suggest some form of meditation- sitting in silence- so it was particularly surprising to me.

When clouds exist within our mind, we have no way of knowing what the right action is to take. When we act during moments such as these, it can lead us to a lot of trouble.

Clarity in life is priceless, as without it you’re “flying blind” and are subject to the winds of chance. It’s wise to devote a part of your life to cultivating and maintaining great clarity, as this itself is what will lead you to peace and happiness.

And when you get there? Don’t hesitate. Know that you have the truth within you. Know that you’re ‘right’, and that what you’re doing is good. Stand up, move forward, and act with courage.

 

1st episode:https://www.el-aura.com/trinity_tomoko12/
2nd episode:https://www.el-aura.com/trinity_tomoko16/
3rd episode: https://www.el-aura.com/trinity_tomoko22/
4th episode: https://www.el-aura.com/trinity_tomoko24/
5th episode: https://www.el-aura.com/trinity_tomoko27/
6th episode: https://www.el-aura.com/trinity_tomoko29/

 

Source: https://buddhaimonia.com/blog/native-american-wisdom