Ay-hay, nitotem. Sit with me by the fire awhile. Let me tell you a story—one the ancestors placed in my heart when I was young and full of hurt, and one that’s kept me walking straight even when the winds of sorrow tried to bend me.

Long ago, before the town came, before the hydro dams took the breath from our rivers, there was a boy named Kīsikāw, which means “He Who Comes From the Sky.” He was born during a thunderstorm—his first cries were swallowed by the roar of the heavens, and the old ones said he was destined to carry lightning in his heart. But that lightning—it’s a dangerous thing, êkwa—because it can burn just as easily as it can shine.

Kīsikāw grew up in a house where love was a quiet, broken thing. His father, wounded by residential school, carried pain like a second skin. He didn’t know how to be gentle. His words struck like fists. His silence cut deeper. And his mother, she tried—oh, how she tried—but she was drowning in her own grief. The boy learned early that some wounds don’t bleed on the outside.

When Kīsikāw was older, he carried that pain like a bone knife tucked under his ribs. He judged quickly, he rejected before he could be rejected, and his shame made him sharp. People saw him as cold, but really, he was just trying not to break apart.

Then, one day, an old woman named Nôhkom Iskwew came to him. She had eyes like the still waters of Pimicikamak, deep and watching. She said, “Grandson, the hurt you carry—did it make you stronger, or just harder?” He couldn’t answer. “You carry the hurt of generations, but you have the chance to be the one who lays it down. Be the one who breaks the chain, not the one who binds it tighter.”

He sat with that. It didn’t make sense at first. How do you heal by opening old wounds? But she told him: “When you were judged, did you not cry out for understanding? When you were cast aside, did you not long for someone to accept you, as you are? Then be that someone.”

And slowly—like the river thawing in spring—he began to change. He learned to listen without defending. To forgive without forgetting. To speak from his heart instead of his pain. He chose to be gentle where his father was harsh. To love fiercely where he was taught to be silent. He became the man he needed as a boy, and in doing so, he healed not only himself, but his children, and their children too.

So I say to you, kîsikâw pîsim, sun-child: be the one who breaks the cycle. Choose compassion over cruelty. Choose to be medicine, not more poison. You are not what happened to you—you are what you choose to become from it.

That is our way. That is the power of pimâtisiwin—the sacred life. Carry it gently.

John Gonzalez
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In Brazil, a horse gave a heartbreaking farewell at its owner's funeral.

The incident reportedly occurred in the city of Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The horse, named Bilhote, was deeply saddened by the sudden death of its owner, Antonio da Silva, who died in a traffic accident.

During the ceremony, the horse slowly walked around the coffin, sniffed it gently, then laid its head on it and let out a long, heavy sigh. It twitched and shifted as if saying goodbye to the only true friend it had ever known.

Moments like this remind us that there is no deeper loyalty in the world than that of animals. 🖤🐎

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Non-consent Fridays

This post will be shared every Friday on this channel as a reminder.

Make sure you operate from your birth-given sovereignty, & call on your REAL spiritual guides if you'd like. Specify REAL for there are posers.

❅ I don't consent to negative entity attachments or neutral entities that harm.

❅ I don't consent to harmful radiation, frequencies or chemicals.

❅ I don't consent to black magic or curses put on me or my loved ones.

❅ I don't consent to harmful psychic manipulation.

❅ I don't consent to being spied on for nefarious reasons that stall me in any way.

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The Importance of Gratitude – Why It Changes Our Lives

Gratitude is one of the most powerful and yet most underestimated emotions we can experience as humans. It goes far beyond the polite "thank you" we often use casually in everyday life. True gratitude is a deep inner attitude – a conscious awareness and recognition of the good in life, regardless of external circumstances. It not only has a positive impact on our interpersonal relationships, but also on our mental, emotional, and even physical health.

1. Gratitude as the Key to Happiness

Numerous psychological studies show that grateful people are happier. They experience more positive emotions, are more optimistic, and more satisfied with their lives. The reason for this is simple: When we focus on what we have instead of what we lack, our focus shifts from lack to abundance. Gratitude helps us notice the good in everyday life – be it a smile, a beautiful moment, or the support of a friend. This perspective reduces envy, resentment, and dissatisfaction.

2. Health Benefits of Gratitude

Gratitude also has positive physical effects. Studies show that grateful people sleep better, suffer less from stress, have a stronger immune system, and are less likely to suffer from depression or anxiety. Gratitude also promotes healthier behaviors: Those who are grateful smoke less, eat more consciously, and treat themselves more mindfully. The mind influences the body – and gratitude is a powerful, healing thought.

3. Strengthening Interpersonal Relationships

Gratitude is like an invisible bond that connects people. When we show our appreciation to others, we strengthen trust, closeness, and mutual respect. Whether in friendships, relationships, or a professional context – a sincere "thank you" can open doors, defuse conflicts, and make relationships more harmonious. People who express gratitude not only appear more likeable but also experience more support and affection themselves.

4. Gratitude as a Spiritual Practice

Gratitude plays a central role in many religious and spiritual traditions. It is understood as an act of humility – an acknowledgment that we cannot control everything in life and that much of what we receive is a gift. Mindfulness practice, for example, is about consciously experiencing the moment and appreciating the present. Those who are grateful live more mindfully and consciously. Gratitude opens the heart and brings us into harmony with ourselves and life.

5. How to Cultivate Gratitude

Gratitude can be practiced and strengthened – like a muscle. A simple but effective tool is keeping a gratitude journal. Just a few minutes a day writing down three things you are grateful for can positively change your thinking in the long term. Consciously expressing gratitude, pausing to reflect on beautiful moments, or remembering good times also helps make gratitude a habit.

Conclusion:

Gratitude is far more than a mere form of politeness – it is a way of life that can fundamentally change the way we think, feel, and act. Those who live with gratitude live more consciously, happier, and healthier lives. In a world often characterized byz haste, comparison, and a lack of thinking, gratitude is a valuable counterbalance—an inner wealth that grows regardless of external circumstances. It is a gift we can give ourselves and others anew every day.

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