Tuesday, April 19, 2005
On Sharing
It was our belief that the love of possessions is a weakness to be
overcome.
Its appeal is to the material part, and if allowed its way, it will
in time disturb one's spiritual balance.
Therefore, children must early learn the beauty of generosity.
They are taught to give what they prize most, that they may taste the
happiness of giving.
If a child is inclined to be grasping, or to cling to any of his or
her little possessions, legends are related about contempt and
disgrace falling upon the ungenerous and mean person ...
The Indians in their simplicity literally give away all that they
have - to relatives, to guests of other tribes or clans, but above
all to the poor and the aged, from whom they can hope for no return.
Charles Alexander Eastman (Ohiyesa)
overcome.
Its appeal is to the material part, and if allowed its way, it will
in time disturb one's spiritual balance.
Therefore, children must early learn the beauty of generosity.
They are taught to give what they prize most, that they may taste the
happiness of giving.
If a child is inclined to be grasping, or to cling to any of his or
her little possessions, legends are related about contempt and
disgrace falling upon the ungenerous and mean person ...
The Indians in their simplicity literally give away all that they
have - to relatives, to guests of other tribes or clans, but above
all to the poor and the aged, from whom they can hope for no return.
Charles Alexander Eastman (Ohiyesa)
