What Native Americans (Navajo) Say About The Responsibility of Elders.
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- In this Week's video Navajo Historian, Wally Brown, share the traditional teachings about elders.
Their role is to stand and the crossroads of life. To listen to the upcoming generations.
And to help guide them... But never make the choice for them.
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Some of my first memories are of toddling FOUR DOORS DOWN to the retirement home of our chief of police, plopping myself at his feet, and begging him to tell me stories. I have long since learned that I can learn from anyone of any age, because their life experiences are not mine. I don’t claim to be wise, though others claim it of me; I say only that I have studied at the feet of my elders and tried to learn wisdom from them.
That's respect for all.
Unfortunately, the internet has eroded that
I'm like you, loved hearing my Elders and know that one can learn when you
listen.
@@mgmassey174 I've found the internet just gives more of what a person is seeking, but always evolving. It is our focus that determines how we experience our lives. At least in my experience.
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Edit to make it more clear: it's what we focus on, not our focus as in determination.
One of the most beautiful comments I have ever read.
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I always enjoyed talking with older people rather than people my age, or to young ones who haven't been tainted by junk in the world. Children can have great wisdom, too. Somehow we forget some of that wisdom and have to regain it through mistakes and life lessons in young adulthood.
Thak you 🙏
Thank you, Grandfather Wally. I agree 100% about the responsibility of the elders to teach. That is not just the Dine, but all humans. Sadly, the wisdom of the elders is all too often scorned. What a terrible fate. I see everyday the twisting of words by certain persons in positions of power and influence. And so today, we have our lives controlled by greed and associated lies. Blessings be yours and all the Dine.
But there is also the flipside: A society that lets their elders deteriorate, thus you cannot trust all elders of such a society to be wise teachers.
Especially an intellectually decaying society might experience a crisis there in the near future, when a completely mentally screwed generation comes into either entrenched positions of power and/or is relied on for guidance. The US culture in its imperial decline phase is a prime driver of this, and countries like Germany are severely affected.
That's because truth is boring...lies are more entertaining...and sadly a lot of people are not teaching their children the tools in life and how to be happy...people complain about their lives but they insist to be miserable 😔. It's a very sad thing.
Fortunately, I try to be a light worker and as my experience there are people who rather resist help. I stumbled on this channel by accident. But I was told we're did have Indian ancestry in our Smith line. So, I've always been interested in learning, and the teachings of the universe and mother Earth is all me. Yes, since learning to meditate and learning new ways I have been able to improve life.
Wally is light that talks listen.
Dutch Dienen (speak same as dine) means servitude,serving, to serve as, fulfilling it's purpose or function
We dispose our elders like disposable lighters. God Bless.
Many die horrible deaths from malnutrition and many die alone. Disgusting way to treat elders
The four stages…
The wisdom of elder years…
Walk in beauty…listen.
Even the childless and individuals without children can teach relatives and walk the medicine wheel.
My heart breaks for moms and dads left in
Senior “rest “ homes.
The Native teachings are good.
YES ma'am ❤️
Yes, listen. Thank you. 🌱
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Your stories about your father are very touching and I remember hearing you share about him sitting on a horse before he died. Thank you for sharing your many experiences of being confident happy and peaceful.
My grandparents both passed away and I still look to them for guidance. Sometimes they visit me in my dreams. I’m not Native American not am I really religious, but I do believe in the heavens and calling on our ancestors for guidance. I also believe the moon, sun and stars direct us as well, if we only listen.
I hope the younger generations will learn and keep the language and teaching and continue the customs. It’s so important to know where you came from. Our society has become so technological and we forget ton honor and appreciate the earth and what it has to offer. Life has become so complicated that we don’t spend enough time with loved ones. I visited my grandmother almost every day until she was 93 and cherish the memories of her. I would spend my lunch hour with her between jobs and visit every Sunday.
Peace and love. 🌸
LMAO!!! SAY ANYTHING FOR 'LIKES'
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Yup the earth is a flat stationary realm. Everything in the sky has a purpose and speaks to us if we listen.
Thank you for sharing! Stages of life: each require growth and acceptance.
I'm really grateful to have found this channel.
Thank you for this gift.
Thank you for your information
Thank you, to the elders and the ancestors. I listen to them everywhere, from every time. I hear you speak their promise.
Thank you, Grandfather Wally, for reminding us about the responsibility of being an Elder, and the respect that needs to exist between all generations. Listening is one of the most important things we can all do. I think we often want to be heard so much that we forget this important lesson and way to create wisdom and balance in life.
This is the way 🙏❤️
While we live I am grateful for the Navajo teachings as told by this man. You make me glad to be American. Thank you for not making me ashamed of our country!
Would the truth about the Doctrine of Discovery and American Exceptionalism and the way the Natives are treated make you ashamed?
@@obsoleteelite8258 most things about people make me ashamed while i live as one. Chemtrails & plasticbottles for olive oil, & companies like YT& microsoft $abotaging their own product$$
Thank you for sharing wisdom!
Saw it in my grandfather's eye, a single tear, never forgotten that tear
I Can Never Be A True Elder . A True Elders Is Always Composed And Never , Never Over React ... 💯%
Thank you so much for sharing the wonderful traditions of your Navajo life we can all learn what really is important in our lives ❤👍✌️
Thank you kindly, great teacher Mr Brown. You such a blessing to us here,in South Africa, a country rich in tradition & heritage. May you continue to walk in beauty sir. 💃🙏😇💜
I am grateful for all that those involved in this channel do to help make this information available. Thank you and keep up the good work.
So much wisdom here. I am listening very close 🐝 Thank you
Grandpa Rod used to say learn to listen and listen to learn, he was a good example of what you share about Uncle and I appreciate the reminder here on my lunch break now I will take it with me out in my daily life
Thank you!
Great fulfillment value in these words of eloquent wisdom.. thank you peace too all.
What a kind decent man. Thankyou so much. Regards from England.
I remember like it was yesterday when I had the realization that I always got sage advice from my father. Parents are your primary channel of God’s infinite grace for steering your “ship” in the right direction. This is why I tell people that it’s nonsense this idea that at 18 you’re an “adult” and don’t need to listen to your parents.
Regardless of how old you are (or your parents) you should honor them by seeking their counsel. My parents passed from this life 17 years ago but I’m still living by the tenets that they laid down in my soul from an early age.
Thanks brother, 🙏 always.
Thank you Grandfather.
I grew up without my grandparents and I felt this gap in my soul and while I was growing up, but I feel like I have one when listening to your words and wisdom. Thank you ❤
I was raised by my grandmother and grandfather (Mamaw and Pawpaw)
I miss them so much 🥺. I became a carer(caretaker) and usually for individuals.
However when Mr Dave had to go to assisted living we (all his carersthere were 3 of us taking shifts) went with him. His son knew that as beautiful as the staff took care of them, it's difficult when there's not enough people. But I digress, we got very attached to everyone at this place. I still remember how Miss j takes her coffee.
When someone would pass they wheeled them slow out the FRONT DOOR and made an announcement,... We lined the hallways, staff, residents, and caretakers so Everyone got a chance to say goodbye, AND to acknowledge the beautiful friend going to the next place. They would say in the announcement, that "Mr or Ms (fill in the name), graduated, let's send them of right"
Always liked that! Other places I've seen take them out the back, and don't say anything about it. They say we don't want to upset them. ..... THAT UPSET THEM.
They never think maybe (some) of the cause of them being cantankerous is that
NO ONE LISTENS, and there's a difference between being kind and speaking to an elder, and cooing to a baby. Speaking Honestly....... Also, Listening Honestly
Would change so much. Many of our Youth are angry
For being ignored ..... Anger unexpressed
Turns to hate. Many of our Elders are being ignored, this should not be. These Elders have enough wisdom to impart to these children, vice versa. Thanks 🙏, I'll get off my soapbox Love y'all ❣️
That’s beautiful Jennifer, thank you for sharing. Elderly people have so much to give, even just in their presence .
This gentleman and his people have the correct priorities in life. These priorities are the eternal truths.
I say a Hebrew prayer of thanks for you Mr. Brown and the best is yours.
Yes we walk the. Path of wisdom giving them love and respect. ✨💫💕
Gracias abuelito Wally! Recibe un saludo de mi corazón a tu corazón ❤️
Sir, you teach us many things I heard from my Grandmother 🙏 Kwatsáan🙏🐺
Much respect for Mr. Wally Brown. Thank you brother.
Thank you Wally from my heart 💖 for the importance of the messages 🙏🏻 we must pass down good morals beliefs so the new generations will have respect and make wise decisions 👍🏻
Awesome! Thank you Walley❤️🙏🏻
Thank you uncle 🙏 I enjoy learning from you and have big respect for the elder natives I unfortunately never met my indigenous grandma/grandpa. I hear stories from my dad but it’s only so much as he left home when he was young too
Listen. So very important. So many people would do better if they were. REALLY listened to. Wonderful wisdom teaching from Wally. "If it is to be...
....... it is up to me."
Wally ur the man. I look up to you. Long ago i was on the wrong path of life and my family look down on me. Sober up taking care of myself and my family. Now everyone looks up to me. Now i have happiness i never had.
✨️If it's to be, it's up to me. ✨️
Thank you Grandfather for your wisdom.
Thank You Sr.
I need it to hear this ❤
GBYOU!
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I love watching his videos. He is so knowledgeable. I wish that I could get the opportunity to meet him. He transmits such wisdom, light, and love. I am always in awe of him and his teachings. He is what all peoples should strive to be.
Thank you again
Grandfather, Mr. Willy
It’s true !
Seniors persons are very important in OUR LIFE
I CRIED , I miss my grandmother because
I wasn’t there when she needs more .
Have a bless day and BRIOTHERS AND SISTERS
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Thank you, Wally. I am an Elder, no grandchildren at all... I find myself teaching individuals that come in my path many things, many times. I enjoy sharing my knowledge, listening to their woes, dilemmas and misdirection. My favorite quote is from the Great Buddha: "When the Student is Ready, The Teacher will appear. I am sure you can relate, and have a wise Navajo saying that is similar. I am so thankful for your resilience through all that the Navajo Nation has been through, known and unknown.
I have not seen my daughter in decades. So I adopt children as I go through life, when I see a need. Albeit it does not last, things change, people move on, etc. But the reward is the sharing of my experiences, wisdom, and talents I have learned. I have done many things, mastered many skills, and learned other languages.
You are so correct, Listening is key, we have been given one mouth, and two ears to listen and learn from all that we have gone through individualy. At 77 I know whereof I speak. God Bless.
No words can give power to how important it is to guide the children into adults and further. I need it so bad. I intended to be that also since young I couldn’t wait. I t didn’t work out at all so not at all. Crossroads of desolation. THANK YOU FOR THIS TO SAY IT TELL PPL.
So wahre Worte. Vielen lieben Dank und alles Gute ❤🌱🍃🌍
Keeping an oral, unwritten language is such an important thing. Beautiful. 1/8 Cherokee. Needed the message.
I would LOVE if there were Indigenous elders available to talk to about things. The elders in my life don't really want to talk about things or hand down advice and it's frustrating, especially when I have so many questions about so much. What a gift to have people like that in one's life!!
Ive been practicing this since I was twelve. I continue to teach. Im 56 now.
Thank you very much for sharing ! 🌸🍀🌺🖐️
Those comments this great man made resonate with me. I am a grandfather and my children very rarely visit me. My heart breaks as i only want to teach and love them As Wally said! When i was young i had deep respect for my Grandparents. The love has waxed cold indeed! Thank you Wally for your teachings.
You are right that we must guide youth along the proper path. I have been doing this since I became a Teacher at age 37 and a Humanitarian at age 50.
So very true I am a grandmother of 4
Thank you all for your wisdom. 🙏
Grateful for this message. May you all be blessed. Thank you.
My humble gratitude to you.
Thank you Grandfather. I have shared your message with many.
Chi Miigwech🍁
Thank you Mr. Brown AND Shane...
Thank you Wally😇🌻💛🐤🙏🌲🐾
You are a very wise Man.
Thank You, from the bottom of My HeArt, for Sharing Your Knowledge.
Thank you. Blessings to all.
My mom needs to be spoken to, for she is giving up. Her legs became swollen, and she fell. A doctor said that all she has is an infection and symptoms from the virus. I keep telling her to research he Indigenous/Original side because it will give her the knowledge for her to continue. She doesn't seek to leave the convalescent hospital that she checked her self into. She needs to become an advocate for elders who weren't treated by doctors that only want to take peoples money. She is in south san gabriel california.
Thank You Grandfather for your wisdom . I am moving from the home area of my Snowbird Cherokee to the area near your people . I am learning so much .
Thank you, Grandfather. I watch all your videos. I treasure the teachings. But this one especially touched my heart.
Here I am in England and this man is kind enough to help me so much , thanks Willy ,,, from Paul
Thank you, I work hard to listen better and my hope is we all listen better
Thank you for sharing your wisdom💕🙏💕 I have saved your teachings so I can listen many times🙏 love from Ireland
Agreed, with your wisdom, and with the number 4 .💕🥰 I get done like that, but I have learned it will come back to them sad though.
Thank so much. These things are priceless.
This is great! My kapuna’s " Grand parents" would say this to us when I was little. Listen!!!
Then say obedience is the KEY to heaven. Today I understand! Thank you sir 🤙🏽
When u listen you validate, u respect, u dignify, u heal & empower. My mother never let me or was hasty to change direction as if I was wrong or bad. She tells me today on holiday Karina ur talking to much and u have to let others talk nor does she include me and tries to humiliate me. I told her I have always been aware of my better character & higher intellect & understood how I could be seen as a threat to her. She wasn’t listening. I’m thankful I’m strong but I still wish was different as I love her she’s my mom.
Thank you for your wisdom.
Good Evening !!!
Somewhere in Massachusetts we want to say THANK YOU!!!
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If I was allowed I would go any day I could to listen. I need it.
God Bless my dears ❤️❤️❤️🌈☀️ Thank you my sun 🌞💕🔥🦅
thank you for taking the time,(that you can never get back), to share. I'm greatful.
Thank you so much for your precious teachings. That' s the kind of Wisdom we need today.
Thank you and Well Wishes for you and yours. 💗💗💗
We all need more of this
Listening to elders has felt so valuable to me personally. I worked as a CNA, LPN, and RN in various elder care facilities. I often left wishing I could take every last bit of knowledge and combine it in my brain....I still wish I could. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
Love is such a beautiful gift!
Thank u for all ur wisdom. Our young generation need to listen to u!!! A lot of wht u say my late mama use to say a lot to my brothers n sisters. Again thank u.
Thank you so much for sharing these. I love learning about my partners culture. ❤️❤️
like all your offerings, so valuable when we listen
many thanks
Mr.Wally thank you for sharing with us. By sharing your knowledge with us you help us navigate life. Especially as someone whose grandparents have all passed away, and I’m sure for others who do not have stable relationships with parents or grandparents, your videos and guidance are truly a blessing.
Thanks Wally 👍✊✌️🙏💯
Grandmother I love you.
I have heard a lot of men speak,so i have heard a lot of bs,but Wally always speaks truth straight from the heart.The feeling i get from hearing Elder Brown is the same feeling I get when i read the writings of men like Dr MLK,Khalil Gibran,the musings of Mark Twain,and others...It's the feeling of sincerety and honesty that one can only feel around honest humans who have nothing but Love to share.
I am thankful for your teaching
Amen… I’ve was raised to ALWAYS listen to my elders and raising my son the same!!! I am so blessed to have taken care of my parents! ❤️🙌🏼🥰 I promised them they would never have to spend a night in a nursing home, and they did not!!! Praise God… I was a cook in one for at least 35 yrs off and on and most are NOT good places!!!! 💔😢
Way cool, always enjoy these videos. Semper Fi Marine!
The wonderful teaching you share are so important thank you
The people that surround you are very lucky.