The wise learn from many sources, and any student of life does well exploring American culture (before the Europeans arrived and dominated the free, co-existent, life system in place). This article from Collective Evolution offers us practical insights the likes of which our species has known for thousands of years. As more of us individual humans work to embrace such insights into our everyday activity, and more importantly PERSPECTIVE, we move toward a life lived that is both satisfying and fulfilling as well as being sustainable (for you as an individual, your mental health, and our species, life/planet, in general). To whet your appetite for spiritual information here is the first quote:

“Praise, flattery, exaggerated manners, and fine, high-sounding words were no part of Lakota politeness. Excessive manners were put down as insincere and the constant talker was considered rude and thoughtless. Conversation was never begun at once, nor in a hurried manner. No one was quick with a question, no matter how important, and no one was pressed for an answer. A pause of giving time for thought was the truly courteous way of beginning and conducting a conversation.”

Enjoy the article, it is well worth the read =)

12 Quotes From An Oglala Lakota Chief That Will Make You Question Everything About Our World (from Collective Evolution)

Welcome to our new blog.

We will create within this space as a means of sharing ideas; those stories we think are important to be aware of (especially in terms of decision making), and those which have helped create our life lived. In main we will focus on the systems associated with human society; with particular attention to the physical and mental aspects that go into creating the stories we use in our decision making process (both as individuals and society as a whole). Such stories are many and varied, and include topics such as the environment, economics, politics, law, physical/mental health, education, family, work, and spirituality. Oh, and there will be plenty of philosophy; as philosophy is literally the love of wisdom, and wisdom arises from that which is essential to the nature of our existence (and we must first love ourselves before we can love others).

Our first (real) post will be out soon, exploring what economic and environmental sustainability means for us here at Gladz.

Be mindful =)