Native American Code Of Ethics

Rise with the sun to pray. Pray alone. Pray often. The Great Spirit will listen, if you only speak. ~ Be tolerant of those who are lost on their path. Ignorance, conceit, anger, jealousy and greed ste fro a lost soul. Pray that they will find guidance. ~ Search for yourself, !y yourself. "o not allow others to ake your path for you. It is your road, and yours alone. #thers ay walk it with you, !ut no one can walk it for you. ~ Treat the guests in your ho e with uch consideration. Ser$e the the !est food, gi$e the the !est !ed and treat the with respect and honor. ~ "o not take what is not yours whether fro a person, a co unity, the wilderness or fro a culture. It was not earned nor gi$en. It is not yours. ~ Respect all things that are placed upon this earth % whether it !e people or plant. ~ &onor other people's thoughts, wishes and words. (e$er interrupt another or ock or rudely i ic the . )llow each person the right to personal e*pression. ~ (e$er speak of others in a !ad way. The negati$e energy that you put out into the uni$erse will ultiply when it returns to you. ~ )ll persons ake istakes. )nd all istakes can !e forgi$en. ~ Bad thoughts cause illness of the ind, !ody and spirit. Practice opti is . ~ (ature is not +#R us, it is a P)RT of us. They are part of your worldly fa ily. ~ ,hildren are the seeds of our future. Plant lo$e in their hearts and water the with wisdo and life's lessons. -hen they are grown, gi$e the space to grow. ~

)$oid hurting the hearts of others. The poison of your pain will return to you. ~ Be truthful at all ti es. &onesty is the test of one's will within this uni$erse. ~ .eep yourself !alanced. /our 0ental self, Spiritual self, 1 otional self, and Physical self % all need to !e strong, pure and healthy. -ork out the !ody to strengthen the ind. Grow rich in spirit to cure e otional ails. ~ 0ake conscious decisions as to who you will !e and how you will react. Be responsi!le for your own actions. ~ Respect the pri$acy and personal space of others. "o not touch the personal property of others % especially sacred and religious o!jects. This is for!idden. ~ Be true to yourself first. /ou cannot nurture and help others if you cannot nurture and help yourself first. ~ Respect others religious !eliefs. "o not force your !elief on others. ~ Share your good fortune with others. Participate in charity.