“You want to know who’s a real medicine man? He’s the one who doesn’t say ‘I’m a medicine man.’ He doesn’t ask you to come to him. You’ve got to go and ask him. And you’ll find he’s always there among his own people.”
-Louis Farmer, ONONDAGA
The true healer walks humbly among us, serving quietly and with great dedication. Their life is a testament to living in harmony and balance with the needs of their community. The more they serve without seeking recognition, the more they are sought after. Such quiet wisdom grows out of a discipline and humility that find resonance with those who seek genuine guidance and healing. This journey requires constant self-reflection and inventory.
“Continuing to take a personal inventory means that we form a habit of looking at ourselves, our actions, attitudes, and relationships on a regular basis.”
-Basic Text, p. 42
By regularly examining our lives, we can identify the behaviors and patterns that either uplift us or drag us down. This practice connects us to a greater Power, guiding us to live more wholesomely and with intention. Through self-inventory, we gain the insight needed to make meaningful changes, paving the way for a life free from past destructive behaviors and open to new, positive actions.
“Open-mindedness leads us to the very insights that have eluded us during our lives.”
-Basic Text, Chapter 9: Just for Today–Living the Program
Embracing open-mindedness is crucial for growth and transformation. It allows us to question, listen, and gain new perspectives that we might have otherwise missed. In being open to change, we not only better ourselves but also become more effective in aiding others along their paths. This openness elevates our spirit and connects us more deeply to those around us, fostering unity and understanding.
Let us walk the path of the medicine man, quietly serving and constantly reflecting. Let us be willing to change and grow through regular self-inventory. Let us keep our minds, hearts, and spirits open to the insights and wisdom that come our way. In doing so, we foster a life of balance, humility, and profound connection.
Just for Today: I will strive to embody humility, conduct regular self-inventory, and remain open-minded, fostering growth and harmony in myself and those I encounter.