[or-roots] Chief Joseph: Keep it civil folks!

[Connie Guardino]

Beautifully stated, Connie! I will not make a habit of sending spiritual
quotes to this list, but this morning' quote was too appropriate to pass
up:

"I believe that to meet the challenges of our times, human beings will
have to develop a greater sense of universal responsibility. Each of us
must learn to work not just for oneself, one's own family or nation, but
for the benefit of all humankind. Universal responsibility is the key to
human survival. It is the best foundation for world peace."

 --His Holiness the Dalai Lama

WCFARMMO at aol.com wrote:

>  Being born and raised on the Colville Indian Reservation I learned
> much about discrimination and shame.  Many of us were made to feel
> shame for our Indian heritage and many to this day still feel this
> way, even members of my family.  It is sad and our history is a sad
> one, but I continue to keep all in perspective and be proud of who I
> am and my ancestry as well.  None of us can change what took place in
> our history whether we are white or Indian.  But, we do have the
> choice of what we carry within our hearts today.  Many changes took
> place throughout history in all of the lands and will continue into
> the future.  Some call it progress while others cry foul.  I pray
> everyday that all will come to a balance in this world but it won't
> happen until we all stop looking at the color of our skin, or what
> race was responsible for what.  Whatever took place the results are
> the here and now.  It is now what and where we go with it now and into
> the future.  I pray everyday for all to be blessed throughout the
> world. Connie