Hopi Elder Speaks

Oraibi Hopi Nation, Arizona Counting on his fingers, a Hopi elder stood and spoke, "You have been telling the people that this is the 11th hour. Now go and tell them THIS IS THE HOUR! There are 10 things to consider:

1.Where are you living?

2. What are you doing?

3. What are your relationships?

4. Are you in right relationship?

5. Where is your water?

6. Know your garden.

7.It is time to speak your truth.

8.Create your community.

9.Be good to each other.

10. Do not look outside yourself for the leader."

Then he brought his hands together in a clasp and said, "This could be a good time."

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