“The mind’s eye changes the way we judge things.” - Fools Crow, LAKOTA
What you see is what you get. Our minds project images onto a screen, displaying our true thoughts and beliefs. This projection shapes our reality. When we perceive someone negatively, we only see our judgments reflected back to us, unable to perceive their true essence. However, when we shift our beliefs, we witness a transformation in our own understanding and in our interactions.
In the Fellowship, we often find healing in shared experiences, even humor, particularly in moments of darkness. As we connect deeply with one another, we come to understand that our struggles are not unique but part of a shared journey. We share our hopes and fears, often bonding over the outlandishness of our former lives. Sometimes, the humor arises from the contrast between our past perceptions and the stark reality of our circumstances.
Allowing ourselves to laugh at the distance between our imagined lives of grandeur and the genuine struggles we faced lets us embrace our imperfections. Together, we discover that humor is a powerful tool for healing, enabling us to navigate the chasms between expectation and reality.
In this unity of Native wisdom and the spirit of the Fellowship, we recognize that laughing at our shared insanity invites growth and understanding. By exposing our vulnerabilities, we liberate ourselves from the weight of addiction and judgment, allowing for a more compassionate vision of ourselves and one another. Ultimately, it’s in this connection, where the sacred and the communal meet, that we find the strength to transform our reality.