Welcome back to the 10 Native Indian Commandments Blog.

I always had a reverence for the native Indian culture. There is so much we can learn from the people of the land. Even though their way of life may have differed to today’s standards.

I remember when I first saw these amazing, simple yet profound truths. I just had to give them a shout-out and provide some insight into their wisdom.    

As we follow on from the previous blog. We are now on commandment number four.

Be Truthful And Honest At All Times.

Now, you do not have to go out into the world and have a confessional with every person you meet… That is completely out of context.

Truth is powerful. Native members who were troubled would share their trials and tribulations with the extended tribe. In turn, the collective members would gather and find the most appropriate resolution.

Truthfulness means being honest with oneself. You can lie to others, but you cannot lie to yourself.

There is a popular expression: “You cannot run from yourself.” No matter how many vacations you take or how many exotic experiences you have. At the end of the day, you are with you, and that is not necessarily a bad thing. It is through truth, gems of wisdom are found. That is why truth is powerful. There are aspects of you that require growth and personal transformation, truth teaches you that.

“It is through truth which leads you on your evolutionary journey”.

We have all lied at some point in our lives—but why do we lie?

I learned that we don’t necessarily lie to protect others but rather out of fear of self-appraisal.

I remember watching a study on developmental psychology. It featured an experiment with children. The study was to understand the fundamental aspects of human behavior. The study took place in a controlled setting with a two-way mirror. On one side the researchers observed, while the other side was the test environment.

They would introduce children within the controlled environment with a toy train set. The instructor would tell these children, “No matter what happens, you need to keep your eye on the mirror”. Then, the researcher left the test room.

As most of you might have guessed, the toy train automatically gets switched on, chugging and tooting. These children squirm for a while before finally taking a sneak peek. When the researcher returned, he would ask the children whether they had followed his instructions. The children’s response was normally no.

The study concluded that repressing the truth is, in fact, a natural human tendency.

“Truth is powerful, regardless of any superstition, the truth will always be the truth”.          

Next native Indian commandment.

Do What You Know to Be Right.

This is an interesting wisdom. This question has led to many philosophical debates throughout history. What is ultimately right, and what is ultimately wrong?

Over time, philosophers came to define right and wrong is a relative concept. Each individual holds their own moral values according to their life path. Meaning that the idea of ultimate right and wrong varies from person to person. Which eventually leads to many societal disagreements. How can we fathom such varieties of right and wrong when it relates to subjectivity?

I had a friend who asked me about this concept. I tried my best to guide him toward this fundamental principle. I attempted to explain that the essence of right and wrong is rooted in universal emotions. I argued that love represents what is right, while fear represents what is wrong.

However, he struggled to grasp my point. He did not believe emotions could signify the fundamental truths of right and wrong.

Love is right, and fear is wrong.

There are many good Samaritans—charitable and helpful individuals. Whom acts of kindness are seen every day. From financial support to offering a helping hand or assisting those in distress, therefore acts of love.

Such acts, seen or not. In truth, it radiates a civilizational ambiance.

“Universal emotions are exactly, universal.”

Look After the Well Being of Mind and Body

This is one of my favorite Native wisdoms. It is a powerful truth because it highlights how we treat ourselves and others.

Two key aspects come into play here: the mind and the body.

MIND
I remember listening to a whistleblower musician who spoke about a concept referred to “the mental holocaust.” He used this term to describe the overwhelming mental turmoil we all experience in varying degrees, both within ourselves and in the world around us.

I coined a particular term of mindfulness: I know it as possessing a healthy mental ecosystem.

A healthy mental ecosystem begins firstly with the freedom to think whatever you wish with no judgment.

Pay attention and observe your mind logically. Over time, you will become more aware of your habitual thought patterns. This is the beginning of your self-mastery.

Eventually, you will be able to weed out the unproductive and inconclusive thoughts. Be the mindful gardener of your mind. You will then begin to recognize which thoughts drain your energy and which thoughts serve your greater purpose.

Therefore, you become fully self-aware of your mind which inturn allows you to take back your personal power.

How do you ask?

How to shift your thoughts from the irrational to the productive? From the dramatic to the peaceful or joyful?

Firstly you need patience, self-understanding, self-appreciation, self-consideration, and self-kindness. Changing your dramatic, rhythmical thoughts requires time and practice.

Use the power of inner monologue to your favor. Think of it as upgrading outdated software to a faster, more reliable program. Therefore, to upgrade your code, you can do the following.

Whenever you have the following thoughts:
**R.W. “Replace With”

With every unloving thought, replace it with a greater loving thought.

i) Appearance Insecurity: “I’m not attractive enough compared to others.”
R.W.) “I am unique and beautiful in my own way, and my worth isn’t defined by comparisons to others.”

ii) Intelligence Insecurity: “I’m not smart or capable enough to succeed.”
R.W.) “I am worthy of love and respect, and the people around me appreciate me for who I truly am.”

iii) Social Insecurity: “People don’t really like me; they just tolerate me.”
R.W.) “The people in my life value and appreciate me for who I am, and I am deserving of genuine connection and respect.”

iv) Achievement Insecurity: “I’ll never be successful no matter how hard I try.”
R.W.) “I am capable of achieving success, and every effort I make brings me closer to my goals.”

v) Worthiness Insecurity: “I’m not good enough and don’t deserve happiness.”
R.W.) “I am more than enough, and I deserve all the happiness and fulfillment life has to offer.”

vi) Talent Insecurity: “I have no real skills or talents that make me special.”
R.W.) “I possess unique skills and talents that make me special, and I have the ability to continue growing and developing them.”

vii) Relationship Insecurity: “I’m not lovable, and people will eventually leave me.”
R.W.) “I am lovable just as I am, and the people who truly care for me will stay because of the love and value I bring into their lives.”

viii) Financial Insecurity: “I’ll never be financially stable or successful.”
R.W.) “I have the potential and ability to create financial stability and success in my life, and every step I take brings me closer to my goals.”

iX) Emotional Insecurity: “My feelings are not valid, and no one truly understands me.”
R.W.) “My feelings are valid, and there are people who understand and support me for who I am.”

Remember, you are upgrading your code, it will take some time. Practice your chosen R.W.

I recommend before bed every night: Repeat your chosen R.W. 3 times for 21 days straight and stop. When you stop to think of the R.W. has been officially installed.

I have created a meditation CD, which re-wires your mind to assist you for your highest purpose. You can check it out at this link. It is free on YouTube.

“Master your mind, master your life.”

BODY
Being healthy of Body is paramount. You need it on this crazy yet beautiful journey we call life.

Although we all have a differing journey, and all our physical bodies are also unique, and yes, even identical twins have variations.

We all have different cards that life dealt. But we all have the capacity to win the game of life.

I will explain how I applied a steady strategy from degradation to personal success.

Before it all, I was lost, being a slave to my whims. One day, I decided to have a gaming PC. I did not have most of the funding, but I chose a strategy called consistency. Every period of time, I would purchase a few parts for my gaming computer; it took time and even felt tedious. Eventually, I gathered all of the parts and had it constructed. Then, next, I planned to have a home gym. I used the same strategy utill the gym was completed. This was the power of consistency, I later applied the same fundamentals in creating my healing clinic. I realized the most efficient way to be productive is to live a routine with no second thoughts. Rather being at the mercy of my whims of “if I feel like it or I don’t feel like it”. It all fell into place by just doing the tasks with no second thoughts about it. But I slowly built the skill of self-discipline over time and added onto it as further as I went along. This is how I came to be of it.

When you choose a discipline of personal health or any art, learn and practice the art of consistency.

“A healthy body requires adequate movement.
A healthy mind requires adequate expression.”

Greetings
Yasha