GREAT SPIRIT ...

Whose voice I hear in the wind,

Whose breath gives life to the world,

hear me.

I come to you as one of your many children.

alone, I am small and weak.

I ask for your strength, and wisdom.

Help me to walk in your light and beauty.

Let my eyes behold your great red and purple sunsets.

And my ears be sharp, to hear your subtle voice.

Help me honor all things that you have created,

Give me wisdom so that I may know the truths

That you have taught your children before me --

help me to be strong,

not to be superior to my brothers and sisters,

but that I may be strong enough 

to face my greatest enemy; myself.

May I be forever ready to return to you

 with my head held high,

So that when this life fades as surely as the fading sunsets

I may return to the circle with honor

and once again

 take my place, standing proudly by your side ..