T'áá Diné Nishli

I am that which is: A Navajo Person.

This feeling is around, above, and below me...

I am the Beauty Way stories

From long ago...when skies and land were clear

Before "misinterpretations" disrupted our ways, thoughts, and

Lives as T'áá Diné: the Navajo People . . .

And I: Being of Female Origin, and He: Being of Male Origin . . .

Tenderly rise inside this round earth home: Nihimá Bighan . . .

We put upon our feet: the moccasins.

And enclose in our hands, and with reverence

We hold to you: the corn pollen . . .

We have risen at early dawn to greet Father Sun

Warm, comforted and cuddled by rays of Gentle Spirits

Silently, slowly, constantly and gently turning

We have welcomed the all-loving Mother Earth . . . 

We sing songs: of despair, fear, and uncertainties . . .

And throw these sensations to the stars . . .

In its place we welcome: inspiration, love and strength

To carry us through as T'áá Diné: the Navajo People . . .

We pray

To Dawn of Summer Rain

Reds of sunset

And Whites of Corn Pollen

With garments made by Holy Beings

We ask Dark Swirling Clouds

To hear our humble voices

Ringing out in valleys, hills, and along canyon walls . . .

With renewed strength

We stand before you

In fine sash belts, silky shirts, and silver jewelry . . .

We pray

To the east:

We ask that we reevaluate ourselves,

Our values, and our belief systems . . .

To the south:

We ask that we live long happy lives,

Perceiving aspects of "right" and "not right" decisions

and the consequences that await us with each decision . . .

To the west:

We ask that we remember our connections

To every other being by acknowledging our Clan Structure . . .

May we be humble to "Walk Around" and to "Mexican Water" clans . . .

May we remember to set goals, according to our needs, wants, and wishes . . .

To the north:

We ask that we continue to have hope,

Respect, and perseverance: Of and about Nature . . .

We ask that we remain humble every day, toward one another . . .

May we always ask one another, "What are some ways . . .

To solve our daily problems as T'áá Diné?"

T'áá Diné:And may we through this process

Feel assured of our capabilities . . .

With a profound respect for every other entity around us

With these thoughts in mind

Oh Great Spirit

We make our final turn

And again: Face the west

And therupon re-enter our Hooghan . . .

And rest . . .

I am that which is: A Navajo Person . . .

T'áá Diné Nish

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