Category Native American

Day 114 of 1461

A blooming lotus flower on a still pond with ripples and reflection, symbolizing the gentle power of Right Speech in Buddhism.

🌿 Verse of the Day “Speak only that which is true, spoken gently, and spoken at the right time, with a mind of goodwill.” — The Buddha, from the Sutta Pitaka (Anguttara Nikaya 5.198) ✨ SignificanceIn Buddhist teaching, Right Speech…

Day 102 of 1461

An Indigenous elder in traditional clothing sits peacefully at golden hour, gazing over a calm river and misty landscape.

🌿 Teaching Cherokee Proverb:“The soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears.” While often interpreted in the context of hardship, this teaching also reflects the value of truth: that beauty and growth only follow honesty—both with others…

Day 97 of 1461

Verse “The true power of a nation comes not from its weapons or rulers, but from the spirit of its people. When leaders forget to walk the path of truth and justice, it is the people’s duty to remember.” –Native…

Day 81 of 1461

"Elderly Native American man standing in a thunderstorm with lightning extending from his outstretched hand, symbolizing the power of action over words in a visual representation of a Cherokee proverb."

Verse “It is better to have less thunder in the mouth and more lightning in the hand.” – Cherokee Proverb Significance This Cherokee proverb teaches us that actions are more powerful than words. “Thunder in the mouth” represents loud talk,…