Lessons Learned From Life

One of the first lessons one learns, is to play nice. If you can't play nice, then take your toys and go home. (And along with this, one also learns that he who has the most toys, wins.)

Unfortunately, life also teaches us about the "wolf in sheeps clothing". This is something we each have to go through, and we each have to learn it the hard way.

The "wolf" is sometimes the person you thought was your friend. You know, the one who loved to come over and play with all of your new toys. And then when the "new" had worn off, or the toys got broken, this friend was nowhere to be found.

You see, a true friend is the one who comes over to play, even if you don't have any toys. In fact, they will even bring you some of their toys to play with.

Friends and toys! Life was so simple when that is all we worried about. And really, as we get older those are two things that still occupy a great deal of our thoughts. The friends are older and the toys more expensive. But the rules are still the same.

I have given you some of the lessons we all learn in life. Always keep them in mind. It is important that we not forget them.

Now I will give you the best gift an old person can give, blocks. But not ordinary blocks. These are building blocks, carved from Cedar tree and polished with the lessons of the elders. Many lessons learned in life will keep you safe. But, for me, the lessons of the elders will always be there to protect you. Learn them, cherish them, protect them.

No matter where you live, always have a rose bush in your collection of "toys". The rose is not only beautiful and fragrant, but it teaches you humility. For a story about the Cherokee Rose visit here.

My children, always remember that you are from a proud people. You are Indian, no matter if it is just a drop of Indian blood, you ARE Indian. Being Indian comes from the heart, not from the blood.

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