Miigwech for all that you are teaching us!!!! I love entering the world of forests where you can begin to hear all the quiet sounds.... I had a Bizaan moment in a restaurant when the food went down the wrong way. I was with friends who might have panicked so I did not say a word and realized what I needed to do was to drink water. In times of crisis, practicing bizann can save your life.
When my cousins and myself were young our grandma would always "Bizaan ayaan" us to be quiet and sit still. One of the few words/phrases we remember as we grew up not really learning the language.
Thank you. I needed to hear this lesson to remind me to calm myself. I think my dad is get heading towards his deathbed so it's good to be reminded to keep calm 🦋
Bozhoo! I really appreciate how you imply a state of quiet that can be practiced beyond just "being" -- it's inspiring to consider ways to create inner peace regardless of the time and plans for the day. Cảm ơn (thanks in Vietnamese) and miigwetch from waawiiyatanong!
Does 'bizaan' also connote a sort of inaction by refusing to participate? With all the oppression, violence, and destruction, there is some justifiable anger in all that. To bizaan doesn't mean to be quiet when facing oppression, right? To be at peace when experiencing violence? To stay still when others are destroying our homes? I know there are a lot of times in my life where I need bizaan. But there seems to be times when bizaan would make us partners in oppression, violence, and destruction by the way of inaction. I'm struggling with this. Can you please clarify? Miigwetch
A word of wisdom, these days it is easier to fight oppression with a peaceful mind. Our minds and words are the ultimate weapons. While emotions may help protect us, our mind should guide our emotions and actions. Our emotions shouldn't guide our actions. Those who riot in the streets, do nothing for their cause and motivate people to want to protect themselves from them because everyone knows that rioters will never be at peace no matter what is done. Sometimes we have to accept we cannot do anything and sometimes talking to much can make things worse. Find peace, learn to be quiet when you need to and speak when you need to because there's a time and place for everything. (I have Asperger's, anxiety problems and a load of bad experiences.)
@@R_L_A_G There is a huge difference between rioters and protestors. Protesting oppression is a last resort. These conversations have been happening for over 500 years and the oppression gets worse. After 500+ years, I think we can safely say that talking isn't working. Thank you for your gentle response. #NoJusticeNoPeace #IdleNoMore
@@quryshna why do you think that I specified rioters. I didn't specify the protesters... If you have actually noticed most of the justice over the years came when people that have sounds minds stood up and spoke.
@@R_L_A_G My response, then, is none of that has to do with my initial question over a year ago. And I have no energy to maintain a conversation with you about things that don't apply to my question about bizaan.
@@quryshna I answered your question the best I could and your question was kind of disingenuous because it kind of framed it like it would be an enabler of oppression. By the way, we Native Americans have a few issues ourselves in our tribes. Where tribes refuse to develop where members actually live in reservations, they live without basic necessities like electricity and running water the U.S. government literally gives funding for, and live 200 mi away from the nearest supermarket.
Miigwech for all that you are teaching us!!!! I love entering the world of forests where you can begin to hear all the quiet sounds.... I had a Bizaan moment in a restaurant when the food went down the wrong way. I was with friends who might have panicked so I did not say a word and realized what I needed to do was to drink water. In times of crisis, practicing bizann can save your life.
When my cousins and myself were young our grandma would always "Bizaan ayaan" us to be quiet and sit still. One of the few words/phrases we remember as we grew up not really learning the language.
Thank you. I love this.
Thank you. I needed to hear this lesson to remind me to calm myself. I think my dad is get heading towards his deathbed so it's good to be reminded to keep calm 🦋
Thank you
I can't always get on Facebook to watch your word of the day. I'm glad you put some on TH-cam. Miigwech Niijii.
Bizaan ... yes, I require this. It comes naturally to me, but I needed a way to ask for it that doesn't sound like "shut up". "Sit in peace" is kinder
Thank you from minn. All I want is to make the world better
Bozhoo! I really appreciate how you imply a state of quiet that can be practiced beyond just "being" -- it's inspiring to consider ways to create inner peace regardless of the time and plans for the day. Cảm ơn (thanks in Vietnamese) and miigwetch from waawiiyatanong!
Miigwech ...always
Blue Jay Niijii, Diindiisi? Miigwech.
Hey, I wanted to include an Ojibwe character in a peace of writing. Can Bizaan be used as a name? I wanted to clarify
How do i join your Monday night talking table group?
Does 'bizaan' also connote a sort of inaction by refusing to participate? With all the oppression, violence, and destruction, there is some justifiable anger in all that. To bizaan doesn't mean to be quiet when facing oppression, right? To be at peace when experiencing violence? To stay still when others are destroying our homes? I know there are a lot of times in my life where I need bizaan. But there seems to be times when bizaan would make us partners in oppression, violence, and destruction by the way of inaction. I'm struggling with this. Can you please clarify? Miigwetch
A word of wisdom, these days it is easier to fight oppression with a peaceful mind. Our minds and words are the ultimate weapons. While emotions may help protect us, our mind should guide our emotions and actions. Our emotions shouldn't guide our actions. Those who riot in the streets, do nothing for their cause and motivate people to want to protect themselves from them because everyone knows that rioters will never be at peace no matter what is done.
Sometimes we have to accept we cannot do anything and sometimes talking to much can make things worse. Find peace, learn to be quiet when you need to and speak when you need to because there's a time and place for everything. (I have Asperger's, anxiety problems and a load of bad experiences.)
@@R_L_A_G There is a huge difference between rioters and protestors. Protesting oppression is a last resort. These conversations have been happening for over 500 years and the oppression gets worse. After 500+ years, I think we can safely say that talking isn't working.
Thank you for your gentle response. #NoJusticeNoPeace #IdleNoMore
@@quryshna why do you think that I specified rioters. I didn't specify the protesters... If you have actually noticed most of the justice over the years came when people that have sounds minds stood up and spoke.
@@R_L_A_G My response, then, is none of that has to do with my initial question over a year ago. And I have no energy to maintain a conversation with you about things that don't apply to my question about bizaan.
@@quryshna I answered your question the best I could and your question was kind of disingenuous because it kind of framed it like it would be an enabler of oppression. By the way, we Native Americans have a few issues ourselves in our tribes. Where tribes refuse to develop where members actually live in reservations, they live without basic necessities like electricity and running water the U.S. government literally gives funding for, and live 200 mi away from the nearest supermarket.