A Message from the Hopi Elders

"We have been telling the people that it is the
Eleventh Hour.
Now you must go back and tell the people that it is
the Hour.

And there are things
to be considered.
Where are you living?
What are you doing?
What are your relationships?
Are you in the right relation?
Where is your water?
Know your garden.

It is time to speak your truth
Create your community.
Be good to each other.
And do not look outside yourself for the leader.

This could be a good time!
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 they will
suffer greatly.
Know the river has its destination. The elders say we
must let go of the shore, and push off
and into the river,
Keep our eyes open, and our head above the water.
See who is in there with you and Celebrate.

At this time in history, we are to take nothing personally.
Least of all ourselves.
For the moment that we do,
Our spiritual growth and journey comes to a halt.
The time of the lone wolf is over, Gather yourselves!
Banish the word struggle from your attitude and your
vocabulary.
All that you do now must be done in a sacred manner
And in celebration.

We are the ones we've been waiting for."

-The Elders,
Hopi Nation, People of Peace
Oraibi, Arizona (2003)

[from Point of Light, winter 2006-07, vol. 13, issue 49]
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