New Myths, Old Wisdoms?
The original source of this mediative message poem is obscured in the "new age"
spiritual spins of the Hopi Elders, whoever and whatever they may really be. We can
not find their "official" traditional tribal council or Elders wisdom group,
tribal web sit, or a researched paper or news report on the web .
Some would say, the Hopi Elders don't need one. There are the legendary annual messages
from the Hopi Elders. The Hopi are looked to as examples of right living with the
land. They were (and are) an agricultural people who fostered healthy micro- ecosystems
in the river valleys of the southernwestern desert. They have a long history of peace,
survival and a rich cultural heritage.
We suspect that there is new myth-making based in some reality. In the spirit of
a living tradition, many wisdoms are gathered together using the prophetic voice
or ideal iconography, in this case of the Hopi Elders. In the following piece, we
have found several versions and a couple of different names or attributions, perhaps
original e-mail senders of the message. What is remarkable is not the existence of
different versions but how close the versions are. One of the benefits of an electronic
web! The concept expressed is a powerful vision of the transformation necessary to
save the world. --Editor
From the Hopi Elders, 2001
To my fellow swimmers:
There is a river flowing now very fast. It is so great and swift that there are those
who will be afraid. They will try to hold onto the shore. They will feel they are
being torn apart and will suffer greatly.
Know that the river has its destination. The elders say we must let go of the shore,
push off into the middle of the river, keep our eyes open and our heads above water.
And I say: see who is there with you and celebrate. At this time in history we are
to take nothing personally, let alone ourselves. For the moment that we do, our spiritual
growth and journey come to a halt. The time of the lone wolf is over.
Gather youselves. Banish the word "struggle" from your attitude and vocabulary.
All that we do must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration.
We are the ones we have been waiting for.
Mitakie Oyasin
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