Think Indigenous: Native American Spirituality for a Modern World

by Doug Good Feather

But in this awakening, as we begin to lose connection with certain people, circumstances, and things in our conventional lives, it’s common to become frustrated or feel isolated and lonely. For this reason, it’s important that we search for people on a similar journey to our own. We need to identify our community of like-minded individuals and seek their spiritual support, teachings, and practices so that we can continue to move forward with our c...

Hygge isn’t a particular lifestyle, nor is it something that can be bought—it is the act of thoughtfully shaping your way of life into an art form. Hygge is the simple joy of a home-cooked meal with friends around the table, or taking the time for a cup of mint tea in front of a fire, or snuggling up with a loved one and talking about the good things in life. It’s living life intentionally and honoring the little things that make memories and life worth living.

To be a valued family member of a community, we have to put down the modern-world mantra of “What’s in it for me?” and put ourselves in the headspace and heart space of collective well-being. A member of the community should have a strong sense of self-identity without being self-absorbed, self-centered, or self-serving.

We’re one people; we’re one nation; we’re all indigenous to Mother Earth. And making life more beautiful is going to take all of us.