Native American Code of Ethics

Rise with the sun to pray. 
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Pray alone. 
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Pray often.
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The Great Spirit will listen, if you only speak.
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Be tolerant of those who are lost on their path.
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Ignorance, conceit, anger, jealousy and greed stem from a lost soul. 
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Pray that they will find guidance.
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Search for yourself, by yourself. 
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Do not allow others to make your path for you. 
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It is your road, and yours alone. 
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Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.
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Treat the guests in your home with much consideration.
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Serve them the best food, give them the best bed and treat them with respect and honour.
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Do not take what is not yours whether from a person, a community,the wilderness or from a
culture. 
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It was not earned nor given.
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It is not yours.
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Respect all things that are placed upon this earth – whether it be people or plant.
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Honour other people’s thoughts, wishes and words.
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Never interrupt another or mock or rudely mimic them.
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Allow each person the right to personal expression.
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Never speak of others in a bad way. 
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The negative energy that you put out into the universe will multiply when it returns to you.
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All persons make mistakes.
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And all mistakes can be forgiven.
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Bad thoughts cause illness of the mind, body and spirit. 
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Practice optimism.
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Nature is not FOR us, it is a PART of us.
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They are part of your worldly family.
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Children are the seeds of our future. 
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Plant love in their hearts and water them with wisdom and life’s lessons. 
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When they are grown, give them space to grow.
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Avoid hurting the hearts of others.
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The poison of your pain will return to you.
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Be truthful at all times. 
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Honesty is the test of one’s will within this universe.
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Keep yourself balanced. 
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Your Mental self, Spiritual self, Emotional self, and Physical self – all need to be strong, pure and healthy. 
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Work out the body to strengthen the mind. 
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Grow rich in spirit to cure emotional ails.
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Make conscious decisions as to who you will be and how you will react. 
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Be responsible for your own actions.
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Respect the privacy and personal space of others. 
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Do not touch the personal property of others – especially sacred and religious objects. 
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This is forbidden.
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Be true to yourself first. 
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You cannot nurture and help others if you cannot
nurture and help yourself first.
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Respect others religious beliefs.
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Do not force your belief on others.
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Share your good fortune with others.
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Participate in charity.