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Illusion

Illusion

My parents’ generation would say, “Don’t believe anything you read and only half of what you see.” That is probably more appropriate today given the capability of the internet to influence the human mind. Humans are susceptible to a good story...
Revenge

Revenge

I have sometimes been asked if I had ever thought of seeking revenge for the injustices that were perpetrated on us during the years we were fighting for the survival of our ranch.  Yes, I did think about it. One afternoon after Manu and I had spent several exhausting...
A Choice

A Choice

“If you believe you are right, or you believe you are wrong, you’re right.”             –Tony Robbins Our minds are judgmental, continually choosing whether something is good or bad, right or wrong.  Our environment works to influence our...
Listening to Spirits

Listening to Spirits

We deem a space to be sacred by how worthy it is of respect; and for the descendants of the few hundred Northern Arapahoes and Cheyenne who managed to save themselves from a barbaric attack on peaceful Indians, we have enormous respect and gratitude for the courage...
Thanksgiving for EVERYONE

Thanksgiving for EVERYONE

Thanksgiving is upon us and it seems each year I hear someone politely ask if this day feels like a day to celebrate for Native Americans, too. Yes, we also have plenty to be thankful for. I know people’s thoughts about the history of Native Americans wonder about the...