Rules For Mankind - Native American Code

1. Rise with the sun to pray . Pray alone and pray a lot . The Great Spirit will listen only if you speak .

2. Be tolerant with the people who are lost on their path . Ignorance , jealousy , anger and greed stem from a lost soul. Pray that they'll find guidance .

3. Search for yourself, be yourself. Don't allow others to create your path for you. It's your road and yours alone. Others might walk it with you , but they cannot walk it for you .

4. Treat your guests in your home with consideration. Serve them the best food , offer them your best bed and treat them with respect and honor.

5. Don't take what isn't yours either from a person, community or culture.It wasn't earned nor given . It isn't yours.

6. Respect every little thing placed upon the earth .

7. Honor the people's thoughts, honors, desires and words. Let each person express themselves.

8. Never speak of others in a mean way. The negative energy you put out into the universe it's going to multiply when it returns to you .

9. All people make mistakes, and all mistakes can be forgiven .

10. Negative mind causes illness of the mind, body and soul.Practice positiveness .

11. Nature is not FOR us, but a PART OF US. Animals, plants and all the living creatures are part of our worldly family.

12. Children are the seeds of our future . You need to plant love in their hearts and shower them with wisdom and precious life lessons . When they're grown, give them space to mature.

13. Avoid hurting other people's heart. The poison of the pain you'll cause, will return to you .

14. Be honest at all times. Honesty ad truthfulness are the test of one's will with the universe.

15. Keep yourself balanced . Work out the body to empower the mind . Grow rich in spirit to cure emotional pain.

16. Make conscious decisions regarding who you'll be and how you'll react .Be responsible for your actions.

17. Respect the privacy and personal space of those around you . Don't touch the personal property of others- especially holly religious objects . THAT'S FORBIDDEN .

18. Be true to yourself first . You can't nurture or help others unless you can nurture and help yourself first.

19. Respect other religious beliefs. Don't try to force your beliefs on other people .

20. Share your good fortune with others. Also, participate in charity .

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