Thinking and Writing while in Jail or Prison: Exploring Native American Wisdom

Do you want to help someone in jail or prison, your brother or uncle, father or friend? Send them this book to help them focus their mind on positive thoughts. They will explore the wisdom of Tecumseh, Chief Joseph, Geronimo, Black Elk, Chief Seattle, Crazy Horse, and other wise Native Americans. Learn how they respected wildlife as you explore my photos of trees, flowers, insects, turtles, lakes, leaves, spiders, snakes, ducks, butterflies, and clouds. Learn about the core teachings that guided the indigenous tribes of North America to respect nature and lead a good life. Over 100 thinking and writing prompts to help an inmate see things from a new perspective. Explore Native American rituals and beliefs about God, dying with honor, life after death, deceased loved ones, battle, respect, listening, patience, sharing the land, dances, ceremonies, protective spirits, coming of age, the vision quest, the coyote, and more. Explore the interconnected web of all existence, the importance of face-to-face discussions, what are you thankful for, how today is different from yesterday, things that cause fear, being remembered once you are gone, compliance vs defiance, the impact of words, equality vs inequality, and more. Learn about the forced indoctrination of Indian children, the removal of Indigenous Peoples from their land, Acts of Congress that took away rights and restored them years later. Give the person you love something to think about while they are locked up. Help them escape the bars and locks, the concrete and metal, the chaos and rules of jail or prison. Show them that you love them. Order this book and send it to them so that they can become a better person, a happier person, or more complete person. “What is life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime. It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset.” -

Crowfeet “Respect means listening until everyone has been heard and understood.” - Dave Chief, son of Red Dog “When it comes time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song, and die like a hero going home.” - Chief Aupumut, Mohican “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.” - Ohiyesa, Wahpeton Santee Sioux “When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself.” - Tecumseh, Shawnee