[FW] Elder's Meditation of the Day - November 21

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Elder's Meditation of the Day - November 21 "In the absence of the

sacred, nothing is sacred -- everything is for sale."

--Oren Lyons, ONONDAGA The Elders often say that when something is sacred

it has spiritual value. You'll hear, on the Earth there are sacred spots.

You'll hear, our ceremonies are sacred, our children are sacred, marriage is

sacred. When something is sacred it means it's so holy you can't attach a value

to it. Therefore, it's not for sale. It's an insult to suggest buying

something sacred. On the other hand, if we look at it differently, as there is no

sacred land, ceremonies are not sacred, our children are not sacred, etc., then

everything is for sale. Sacredness creates spiritual space. Sacredness makes

things holy. Sacredness shows respect for God.

Great Spirit, let me honor things that are sacred.