The Lakota Way

Zusatztext "The Lakota have a wisdom that transcends the ages! and Joseph Marshall delivers it with grace and power." Marianne Williamson "Wise words by an authentic representative of Lakota culture...[An] inspirational book of a high order." Kirkus Reviews Informationen zum Autor Joseph M. Marshall Klappentext Joseph M. Marshall's thoughtful, illuminating account of how the spiritual beliefs of the Lakota people can help us all lead more meaningful, ethical lives. Rich with storytelling, history, and folklore, The Lakota Way expresses the heart of Native American philosophy and reveals the path to a fulfilling and meaningful life. Joseph Marshall is a member of the Sicunga Lakota Sioux and has dedicated his entire life to the wisdom he learned from his elders. Here he focuses on the twelve core qualities that are crucial to the Lakota way of life--bravery, fortitude, generosity, wisdom, respect, honor, perseverance, love, humility, sacrifice, truth, and compassion. Whether teaching a lesson on respect imparted by the mythical Deer Woman or the humility embodied by the legendary Lakota leader Crazy Horse, The Lakota Way offers a fresh outlook on spirituality and ethical living. Zusammenfassung Joseph M. Marshall's thoughtful! illuminating account of how the spiritual beliefs of the Lakota people can help us all lead more meaningful! ethical lives. Rich with storytelling! history! and folklore! The Lakota Way expresses the heart of Native American philosophy and reveals the path to a fulfilling and meaningful life. Joseph Marshall is a member of the Sicunga Lakota Sioux and has dedicated his entire life to the wisdom he learned from his elders. Here he focuses on the twelve core qualities that are crucial to the Lakota way of life--bravery! fortitude! generosity! wisdom! respect! honor! perseverance! love! humility! sacrifice! truth! and compassion. Whether teaching a lesson on respect imparted by the mythical Deer Woman or the humility embodied by the legendary Lakota leader Crazy Horse! The Lakota Way offers a fresh outlook on spirituality and ethical living. Inhaltsverzeichnis The Lakota Way - Joseph M. Marshall III Acknowledgments Introduction: Let the Wind Blow Through You 1. Humility - Unsciiciyapi 2. Perseverance - Wowacintanka 3. Respect - Wawoohola 4. Honor - Wayuonihan 5. Love - Cantognake 6. Sacrifice - Icicupi 7. Truth - Wowicake 8. Compassion - Waunsilapi 9. Bravery - Woohitike 10. Fortitude - Cantewasake 11. Generosity - Canteyuke 12. Wisdom - Woksape Afterword - Wicoiye Ihanke: The People Walking the Circle Index...

"The Lakota have a wisdom that transcends the ages, and Joseph Marshall delivers it with grace and power." —Marianne Williamson "Wise words by an authentic representative of Lakota culture...[An] inspirational book of a high order." —Kirkus Reviews

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Joseph M. Marshall

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Joseph M. Marshall's thoughtful, illuminating account of how the spiritual beliefs of the Lakota people can help us all lead more meaningful, ethical lives.

Rich with storytelling, history, and folklore, The Lakota Way expresses the heart of Native American philosophy and reveals the path to a fulfilling and meaningful life. Joseph Marshall is a member of the Sicunga Lakota Sioux and has dedicated his entire life to the wisdom he learned from his elders. Here he focuses on the twelve core qualities that are crucial to the Lakota way of life--bravery, fortitude, generosity, wisdom, respect, honor, perseverance, love, humility, sacrifice, truth, and compassion. Whether teaching a lesson on respect imparted by the mythical Deer Woman or the humility embodied by the legendary Lakota leader Crazy Horse, The Lakota Way offers a fresh outlook on spirituality and ethical living.

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Joseph M. Marshall’s thoughtful, illuminating account of how the spiritual beliefs of the Lakota people can help us all lead more meaningful, ethical lives.

Rich with storytelling, history, and folklore, The Lakota Way expresses the heart of Native American philosophy and reveals the path to a fulfilling and meaningful life. Joseph Marshall is a member of the Sicunga Lakota Sioux and has dedicated his entire life to the wisdom he learned from his elders. Here he focuses on the twelve core qualities that are crucial to the Lakota way of life--bravery, fortitude, generosity, wisdom, respect, honor, perseverance, love, humility, sacrifice, truth, and compassion. Whether teaching a lesson on respect imparted by the mythical Deer Woman or the humility embodied by the legendary Lakota leader Crazy Horse, The Lakota Way offers a fresh outlook on spirituality and ethical living.

Contenu
The Lakota Way - Joseph M. Marshall III Acknowledgments
Introduction: Let the Wind Blow Through You

1. Humility - Unsciiciyapi
2. Perseverance - Wowacintanka
3. Respect - Wawoohola
4. Honor - Wayuonihan
5. Love - Cantognake
6. Sacrifice - Icicupi
7. Truth - Wowicake
8. Compassion - Waunsilapi
9. Bravery - Woohitike
10. Fortitude - Cantewasake
11. Generosity - Canteyuke
12. Wisdom - Woksape
    Afterword - Wicoiye Ihanke:
    The People
    Walking the Circle
    Index