Think Indigenous: Native American Spirituality for a Modern World

by Doug Good Feather

If we are able to step away from fear, we can be abundantly content with what we have—whatever it may be—and find the ability to celebrate life. Those who have found the way to do this are operating at the level of a dedicated Spiritual Warrior. Mind you, they don’t spend every day sliding down rainbows and frolicking with unicorns, but for the most part they’re enjoying a higher-than-average quality of life. Spiritual Warriors tend to be intrepid explorers, pioneers, trailblazers, teachers, thought leaders, and creators. They seek a charged life—a life of passion, purpose, and divine work—and they often have a message that’s beating inside of them that they need to get out to the world. Why are they this way? It’s because of how they think. They have distinct passions that they cultivate, bringing them to advanced levels of spirituality. These Spiritual Warriors are driven to serve humankind with their talents, gifts, and messages to the world. We’ve all met these people, and we can all see that they are simply different . . . but why are they different? The answer is because of the way they see the world, and how they see themselves in the world. It’s their mindset—which is a way of being conscious of the way we create our own reality. Without a developed mindset, we unconsciously create our reality, and then when we struggle and suffer in our lives, we can’t figure out why. Remember that no matter the circumstance, we are always just one decision away from a totally dif...