My father was a Navajo Medicine Man. This is what he taught me? | Allen Manning | TEDxLutherCollege

How you ever wondered what is it like to live in an indigenous community? Iowa native, Dr. Allen Manning’s immersion into a Navajo community changed the way he looks at indigenous people. Through tales of his Navajo family, Allen breaks stereotypes and shares his experience with his Navajo family. Allen Manning is an outdoor loving Davenport, Iowa native. He studied anthropology and the Navajo language. His decision to leave everything and go to live with a traditional Navajo family changed his life. His family taught him to herd sheep, chop wood, and to live as a Navajo. Later in life, he received his doctorate in education and went to work in New York City, helping big banks develop training for their employees. Mr. Manning went from a Navajo hogan to working on Wall Street. Manning currently lives in Decorah with his partner, Linda Silber, who teaches at Luther College. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@barquerojuancarlos7253]

When someone acts to you in a way you don't like, don't respond to that person in the same way he treated you, because, before long you'll be disliking yourself

[@cindykq8086]

That was really profound--thank you. Sometimes we need someone to hold a mirror in front of us, so we can see how we're acting. ♡

[@Ratnoseterry]

@Fred Forbes pretty sure the natives heard all about it when the first bible thumpers showed up. Shame the people who repeat it the most tend to embody it the least.

[@Seek_Him]

Well Spoken

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[@michellestory1686]

You tell them A Navajo family was once kind to me. What a great spirit to have. Beautiful

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[@rockyfive2860]

What a beautiful story, humanity has lost touch with the basic values of simply being a kind & caring human. I'm a 60 yr young women who adopted a little boy who is now four. My husband & I are Mexican he is as white as can be with eyes as blue as the sky. He is fluent in spanish & English, we keep him away from gadgets & tv. He plants veggies with us & when he wants fresh orange juice he picks his oranges with pride. He's learning he MUST respect his elders, animals, nature & life. It is up to the elders to teach nourish & water these most precious petals. This story touched me deep in my heart. To all who watched this bless your hearts. As Love

[@theresefournier3269]

Lovely, mi lady!

[@pippinbaker8440]

rocky five, what a beautiful soul you have, I bet Jesus is proud of you, I most certainly am, [ 77y.o person]

[@streetwise-ray5499]

Such a lovely story of yours. I'm sure your son will grow into a fine human being, thanks to you. A lot of adults could learn from him, I'm sure. You should be very proud for adopting him and showing him a way that is respectful to others. God bless you and your family.

[@rockyfive2860]

@@pippinbaker8440 Pippin, Thank you Jesus is my guiding light, I know in my heart he gave me his little boy to guide through this world for such a time as this. Bless your heart

[@rockyfive2860]

@@streetwise-ray5499 Ray, Thank you for your kind & encouraging words. You made my day. Bless your beautiful heart

[@ontogeny6474]

Indeed! The "flickering box" induces an alpha state in those watching. This is a very suggestable state of consciousness. A very acute observation from Grandfather.

[@lesvenola2380]

Wonderful, you kept your word and spoke to white people about your Dine parents and the kindness they showed you. They would be proud of you. I loved the talk you are a good man.

[@chrism3845]

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[@mikewashere9660]

Red, green, blue, brown... if we were to stop placing a colour on our fellow human beings, we would then have no reason to be prejudiced, we would be more thoughtful and loving hearted respectful to one another, loving one another as we all enjoy being loved by others, as long as each of us loves without the expectations most everyone has. Love with expectation, is not love, but is an unrespectful demand placed on another, which is plainly stated, a form of hate. When love is given and received without expectation, it is the most beautiful and profound joy that can be shared with others! Peace and heartfelt regards to you all!

[@woodey028]

One word covers all of what he said in this talk. "Respect" Beautiful story. Thank you

[@outdoorloser4340]

Grifter...is the word you mean.

[@Bomber411]

@@outdoorloser4340 curious, why would you call him a grifter?

[@theresefournier3269]

@@outdoorloser4340 How do you come to such a conclusion, l cannot get THAT.

[@theresefournier3269]

@@Bomber411 Exactly!! I see you got no reply, making my comment rather redundant, but it's there now and... remains, as is! English is the worst one of all human languages. Bar none. Still, we all need it. Don't we?! Furthermore, we can discipline our tongue to use it quite efficiently anyway, and l remain happy for that fact as well.

[@outdoorloser4340]

@@theresefournier3269 Because I'm native, my kids are native and their mother is native. I love history also. Grifters like this fella always talk in this slow peaceful way, and act like american Indians lived in harmony with nature and each other. It's almost like they learned history from 1970s Hollywood. Indians brutally fought invaders regardless of skin shade. No quarter given being the usual rules. And the environment was exploited to the best of our technological abilities, same as any other human group would have. I get really sick of Grifters like this con and many others pretending that american Indians are all wise Shamans who lived in perfect harmony with other tribes, and never took more from nature than they needed, and used every single part of every buffalo they killed.... you get the idea.

[@allelalle]

what a lovely person he looks so peaceful and nice

[@lancecurley658]

I'm Dineh and was thoroughly impressed with the way he spoke Navajo !!

[@RoSario-vb8ge]

How did he learn to speak Navajo language, probably not on Duolingo ?

[@deejannemeiurffnicht1791]

Indeed, as a Scotsman in Scotland, I found his Navaho speak so beautiful. Poetry.

[@tbarkley9996]

@@RoSario-vb8ge probably the Navajo family he said he lived with.

[@tsalagianisahoni6716]

@@deejannemeiurffnicht1791 Please, Navajo, not Navaho.

[@eduardredinger1377]

I'm German and luther is part of that

[@tonywalkingstick8883]

Beautiful sir. I am indigenous and have learned a few things from other nations. I learned this from the Dineh: You truly walk in beauty when you honor your elders and ancestors (parents now and parents gone on).Honoring them means to live out the good that they taught you. The story of the two beetles teach that..Thank you for walking in beauty.

[@carolinemaja2199]

What about the ones that misstreated and belittled. White and there was a lot of abuse. How can I honour that?

[@erxfav3197]

@@carolinemaja2199 are you talking about your parents and elders?

[@truedat4368]

We were taught the same in old Ireland. Now we need it even more and perhaps we may finally understand we are not that different when all is said and done.

[@amandawoods847]

Tony Walkingstick please share the story of the two beetles, many tganks

[@Thumperoo]

@@carolinemaja2199 if they mistreated you they were only your parents by name, not in spirit. Go and look for good people in the world, and honor them and their teachings instead.

[@kentneumann5209]

His adopted family teaches him that even though they were treated with hate, they did not give hate in return, but instead, loved. That takes incredible strength, and shows a wisdom that goes beyond a single generation, or generations. It looks to the future and rises above the different races to embrace all of mankind.

[@kathleenwhite6762]

Always had been taught by my dad to respect the ingenious groups around our world.They were here before us,and often times teach us things we think we already know,or feel we are better at doing.They are unique in language, culture, spirituality, and meaning of tribe and family. Ingenious tribes have a love for nature and a huge amount of respect for animals not found in many of today's societies.

[@frankscott1708]

Okay. I just got to the end of this talk...and I'm in tears. The fulfillment of a promise is always a moment of pride. Well done son.

[@oceandevi13]

Beautiful ending 💕

[@saratonnan]

Me, too. This Ted talk was one of the best. This is how we were meant to live together; in peace, giving mutual support and respect and learning from each other. 💜

[@rockevan]

Beautiful ❤

[@michellebrown5566]

Very moving!

[@Marlene5018]

It’s raining on my eyes as well...🥲

[@zushidoe]

Indigenous people should be save at all cost and put into leadership of this land

[@greggnumme299]

THANK YOU 🛐💯

[@partida125]

May the Great Spirit bless this man and the Navajo Nation! Amen

[@marakeshg8112]

I had no idea where he was going with this talk. Now that I do, I'm glad I stayed on for the ride. This was beautiful.

[@hogchief]

What a kind man. He was raised in kindness. Thank you.

[@polh6462]

Navajo sounds beautiful to my Maori ears. It is restful, peaceful and makes me feel welcome.

[@Velsbasketcase]

I was treated well by a Maori family and Maori in general while living in NZ working at the refinery. White Kiwis seem to hate Americans.

[@olsim1730]

I'm ngati pakeha and the Navajo sounds distinctly chinese to mine

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@@olsim1730 Both languages are tonal.

[@thp8485]

Was gonna say the same thing!

[@schwallingsworth0138]

Same!! So beautiful to my soul!!

[@setarehghahari3464]

This talk brought tears to my eyes. What if all is us humans could learn to be wise as your family and appreciative like you?? Wouldn't it be a Paradise?

[@josevalenzuela583]

It would be a perfect world

[@9jep]

Same here.

[@josevalenzuela583]

That's why I am starting an ecovillage.

[@josevalenzuela583]

To promote life in harmony with earth

[@averagebodybuilder]

لا الہ الااللہ محمد رسول اللہ

[@clairelowry9122]

This is a lesson for accepting and embracing all the customs, cultures and habits of people who are different from us. That's how we make the rainbow. I'm grateful for this gentle soul who shared his story -- and the Navajo family who gave it to him...time for us to pass it on.

[@helened6896]

Let us love one another for love is of God.

[@BlowinFree]

When they accept our culture and don’t come to our county to pull down our statues and make us feel bad for “privilege” then I will be more accepting

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@@BlowinFree I am sending love and prayers to you in hopes that you will develop a deeper understnding of what it truly means to be a human being on this planet and part of the whole Universe. Peace☮✌🙏

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@@BlowinFree Huh?

[@onlythewise1]

thats what the first whites said who came said ,before the Indians killed them all off in the first james town 1600.

[@melbags9789]

I've always been fascinated with the indigenous people's language. What a blessing Allen Manning received! He was able to experience few precious years with a beautiful people, ( parents ) outside of his own. His perseverance for the language paid off! How selfless of him to share his gift, his story. Thank you Allen Manning!!

[@sheckyfeinstein]

I admire the native people for their humility. At least, that has been my observation. I have encountered no exceptions to this rule.

[@heightsofsagarmatha]

Suggest traveling more then

[@umpqua-4freedom966]

Leaders of US Tribes are predominately Democrats and users and abusers of their own people. They usurp power and privilege, resources and money that all should share, for their own enjoyment. This is the kind of ‘White-ized Natives’ that lead my tribe and many many others. It is the new plantation system, Indian Rez world.

[@heightsofsagarmatha]

@@umpqua-4freedom966 OP's obviously a white liberal Democratic turd, he supports those corrupt leaders, what is your tribe anyways?

[@BobbyGeee]

@@heightsofsagarmatha who is OP?

[@sunfish55]

ooohf, that last shootout to his Navajo family's kindness was powerful.

[@beverlyness7954]

Thank you for holding and keeping the Navajo language. Thank you for bringing light to indigenous people. I discovered I'm a Norwegian indigenous person called Sami. My grandparents had been so threatened by the christian ministry that took over their culture, they never told us we came from Sami. Luckily we have discovered for ourselves.

[@jjumbo33ify]

Ah’he’hee for sharing your beautiful experiences with your Navajo family. Great job with speaking Navajo as well! - your Navajo neighbor from Many Farms

[@queentomca]

❤️

[@tsalagianisahoni6716]

Tuba City here

[@mattbnez]

Your bilgaana neighbor, who spent 5 years in Many Farms. Ya at eeh!

[@deb9784]

I am part Cherokee indian, and my heart grieves at how easily we here in the US disrespect others and walk in hatred! Thank you for sharing these lovely stories of family life with tenderhearted people who lived their kindness out daily! We could learn so much from them!

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Hello

[@bonnieikamas1201]

I loved the way you explained the Navajo people through stories about them! Very nice; I’m grateful!

[@Achayok]

I loved this talk because I’m half indigenous native Alaskan: Inuit & Aleut. My mother died when I was three so I was adopted by a white family. My new great uncle, was Philo T. Farnsworth, who invented the “flickering box” when he was a teenager. His sister, Laura was my new grandmother. She taught me about all things wonderful in this world.

[@mindjoystudio6436]

He invented the television. so interesting. I'm glad you had positive influences in your adoptive family.

[@bluewaters3100]

My Dad drove us over the dirt Alcan highway in 1961. I grew up in Anchorage Alaska before the pipeline changed it. When the earthquake happened in 1964 ( I was 11) it was so sad for the indigenous Alaskans. Many of them lost their village homes and many family members. They were rescued by volunteer bush pilots and brought to Anchorage which was such a change because they did not speak English. I had a few friends growing up who were native Alaskans but no longer knew their original language. Alaska in the 60's was a wonderful place to be a kid.

[@sheilarogers2771]

My Dad was a policeman in his early 20's. He was disgusted with how corrupt the department was (this is early 1950's) so he left after 2 years and became a firefighter. My Dad was brave and spoke his truth. He changed my life by making a comment to me in my early teens after I was brainwashed by "the flickering box" to think natives are savages. My Dad told me that all the native people he arrested were gentle. Many years later and in my work as a RN in mental health , I noticed the same gentle spirit. I took every opportunity to get to know my patients, their family, culture, and traditions. The world would be a better place if natives were respected. I pray to be reincarnated to a world that doesn't know what money is...a world where i live and THRIVE in my tribe. The bible says the meek will inherit the Earth. Who do you think the meek are? I DEDICATE THIS COMMENT TO MY DEARLY DEPARTED DAD WHOM I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE AGAIN! I thank him for helping me be even more open and observant and speak my truth. We are "white" and I stick up for natives when i hear any rascism.

[@ME-hv9kx]

What a beautiful talk...In simplicity we find love for human kind.

[@Atheria444]

Thank you for this talk. The best compliment I ever received was from a Taos Pueblo member in 1998. After telling her about something that happened, and what I think it meant spiritually, she said, "Although you are white on the outside, you are us on the inside." She then gave me a turquoise bear pendant to protect me as she knew I lived in Los Angeles at the time. If I am remembering correctly, the bear represented the West, and since I lived to the west, that is why she chose it.

[@falconbritt5461]

Warm greetings from another Taos bear woman! So many women are called to move here without ever even visiting first, which I find fascinating. I think it's because the Mountain keeps calling her people home no matter what skin we wear in a given life. West / Bear Medicine is also the ability to travel between dimensions safely to gain higher wisdom and/or healing.

[@Atheria444]

@@falconbritt5461 Hi there from Santa Fe. I've been brought to NM 3 times now. Although Taos is my special place and grandma Taos Mountain gets annoyed with me for living everywhere BUT Taos, at least I'm not far away. I don't live in Taos due to the lack of good jobs, extra cold winters, and the fact it's so small. But, I probably need to stop making excuses. :-) Thank you so much for the info about Bear Medicine! I need healing from a serious chronic pain issue for decades. And I'm very into other dimensions. :-)

[@Atheria444]

@@falconbritt5461 I am VERY excited that I've met two kind Dine' brothers weeks ago here in Santa Fe and the older one has gotten permission for me to drive to the Navajo Nation on Saturday to meet with a medicine man/shaman about a magical Taos dream I had in 2016 and for other reasons. I pray to gain some clarity. I had talked to Grandma Taos Mountain 2 days before I met Kenny and his brother and when he saw me, said I'd been in a dream he had 2 days before! When I was talking to GTM that Friday, I asked her for direction/help. She came through!

[@joecombs7468]

When I began to travel the world I learned two things. 1. What I like about other countries 2. What I like about my own country. I could not have learned #2 without #1

[@geriatricpimp6101]

AllenManning, you made me laugh a lot this morning and you also made me cry because your parents (especially your father the medicine man) reminded me A LOT of my grandpa, a medicine man from castle butte who past away recently. I cried because it reminds me so much of how he carried himself, his sense of humor, and through any kind of hardship he was always smiling and always told me, "son, no matter what, family always comes first, don't use drugs or else you'll lose your way and forget what's important," and always reminded me (before he left) that he always loved us. I us d to go with him on his prayers to help him set out his arrowheads and blankets, and other stuff I don't think I can mention on here because of how sacred those prayers are. My grandpa I like to say I was raised by him because I was always herding sheep and helping to fix his vehicles. I always thought (foolishly) that I knew a lot more than him because I was going to school for mechanical engineering, it now realize that he was BEYOND me in years in what he knew and in his wisdom. So you are right about our elders not being simple minded or clueless. I always feel my grandpa at the side of my shoulder reminding me why I need to take care of my family, and why I need to keep walking straight for the sake of my family and remember to have fun through it all. I didn't realize until a few months ago the huge task and responsibility it is to try and take my grandpas place and the glue to the family. Allen Manning, I just want to say, I know you are white, but you TRULY CARRY yourself like a very proud Dine, and In the way you carry yourself I can see the respect you have for those that raised you and taught you. Thanks for reminding me of my grandpa and grandma and reminding me through subtle stories what it means to be proud, Dine, and above all, human.

[@willbephore3086]

Your grandpa sounds like an amazing man .. thank you for sharing, brought tears to my eyes. Strength to you as you move through this deep loss and change. May you feel his love and listen to his guidance always. 🤘💛

[@streetwise-ray5499]

Lovely story of yours, respect to you and your Grandpa. God bless you.

[@sophiegrillet532]

Getting older myself and becoming the older generation. I do regret not interrupting the flickering box and the powerful draw of video games and the internet more often to tell stories about our forebears and to teach about nature and life. It's worth taking the kids outdoors regularly to do this!

[@davisholman6518]

@@sophiegrillet532 People are buying RVs and taking their families on regular road trips to visit beautiful national parks & BLM land. I think it is healthy for both the mind & the body to get your family outside & bonding in nature.

[@kathleengoldtooth2078]

You seem to be very caring & humble person with the guidance of Navajo teaching & culture of the Navajo (Dineh) family.

[@deborahschell9176]

You are so right! Those of us who have some of the blood have no teaching from traditional people. I was fortunate with my father. He was Choctaw and German and other nations. But he taught me many things. Now at least here we have many of you to help. I thank you so much for your knowledge! Please continue to help us see these truths! Also the sense of humor is fantastic!

[@loveishappiness7330]

He was blessed to live with that family.

[@sandrakarwel]

We should have more quality talks like this one. ❤

[@kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934]

Your Grandfather sounds healing to be around .. like the energy was all good and not toxic

[@annecaulder9495]

I love that he had the opportunity to share his story with countless people.

[@daytonajimduey2068]

A true meaning of love. A simple life lesson. We are all human beings, care for one another.

[@raphaelandrews3617]

People say "America is the best place in the world. They are people who have never left America and travelled any where in the World." That is so wise.

[@antonygoedhals6272]

Brought tears to my eyes. A wonderful man, raised by wonderful, kind parents. Thank you for sharing your experience with the world. Your parents would be proud of you.

[@deborl7278]

This was beautiful

[@suzysview1]

Thank you soooo much for sharing the language & stories. They are a healing balm for our sorry world!

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[@sweetsagehomesteadfarm5045]

Thank you for speaking Navajo. I want to hear the languages of this land. So beautiful!!!

[@ramonazamora1924]

That was beautiful! Thank you for sharing your heritage with us. My children are all 1/2 Navajo, but their father did not grow up on a reservation close to his relatives. He did not know the language or much of the culture. I wanted to share this culture with his children. I loved that you incorporated the language in your talk! It is a beautiful language. My oldest son did indeed take the Navajo language as a college student. I am proud that he chose to do that! His great grandmother was the only person who still knew the language, but she rarely spoke.

[@bradcoulson9494]

I enjoyed this very much! I am also from Iowa and have spent the last 15 years teaching myself Apache and Navajo.

[@ankiwikman1218]

This was special. In an era of 'inspirational speakers' who all ooze confidence (rightfully or not), this was a talk from the heart and to honour an old promise. Thank you for sharing, Allen Manning. In a loud world, this was a gentle life experience shared with us by an imaginary fire under the winking stars.

[@lyndaschor1348]

Great job. Glad you got a chance to pay tribute. Beautiful.

[@iminco9844]

What a beautiful talk. The speaker’s spirit reflects the beauty of the family who embraced him.

[@goa7516]

God bless You Sir , You are a Lovely Person 🙏 .

[@jaenmartens5697]

Excellent presentation and you fulfilled a wise request.

[@jackiemargaret437]

So many profound truths here .... so much that we whites could bow down to. Blessings and thank you for sharing the knowledge of the Navaho people.

[@maggiemconnor]

Allen, Thank you. I was fortunate to be hanai (adopted) by a very wonderful Hawaiian family. I so enjoyed your story and really enjoy hearing the Navajo language. Mahalonuiloa (Hawaiian for Thank you very much) : )

[@MsYouANDREATube]

Much respect for your heart and THE RAIN... thank you for sharing!

[@shnook8484]

I enjoyed every moment of this talk. What a wonderful human being. This was beautiful.

[@shnook8484]

i cried at the end.

[@DovidShaw]

Amazing, Simple straight talk that connects you emotionally to a people you have never met and didn't even know existed.

[@chaoyoong9987]

Dr Allen what a great mentor and guardian of the Navajo culture and language. In your past life you must have been a chief and you came back to perpetuate the legacy of the Navajo. thank you for bridging the knowledge gap... most invaders do not give the indigenous the credit for being the guardian of Mother Earth. Look at the greed which the corporations have ruined Nature and changed climate...There is a common thread among these "invaders".... but as Nature always win, we humans will learn the ways of our greed result in our own destruction and humans are the one species who SELF-DESTRUCT....amazing isnt it...hopefully there are ways to preserve the Navajo culture and language. Best wishes in your quest and appreciate your enlightenment. be IN the light, be OF the light and BE THE LIGHT

[@bryannelson1475]

Your Navajo father was a kind man. Reminds me of my grandparents and their siblings. You do need to experience more, from what you normally know. Thank-you.

[@evelynjay7637]

Beautiful ending note 💕... And at the start when you mentioned that as the generations pass from our indegenous people's, we loose something of our human history, and without learning or understanding, we are loosing our humanity also. From one white Anglo to another... I see what you see also. I wish we all could xx

[@TerlinguaTalkeetna]

Yeah, "the flickering box" I remember the first time I really looked at others watching the tv. It is kinda frightening to see the trance required of looking at "the flickering box", but still grateful for youtube!

[@leealexander3507]

I spent my childhood on the edge of a Navajo reservation in northern Arizona near the Grand Canyon. I learned to trim horse hooves from one of the young men when he pulled me off my class A welsh pony to point out that he was a few weeks overdue for a trim. The farrier was late getting out there but the young man made one thing clear. My horse, my responsibility. Never mind that I was only 7 years old. He took his valuable time to spend months teaching me to do the job correctly working with my own ponys and some of the reservation horses so I wouldn't injure a horse making errors like removing too much sole, creating a flat foot or an imbalance in a hoof. My grandfather bought me some tools when he found out what I was up to but I wasn't able to do his percherons until I got a lot older.

[@leealexander3507]

To this day (I am toward the end of my lifespan) I don't watch TV.

[@1TigerJo]

@@leealexander3507 I don't own a TV - I used to watch it, but grew to not like it.

[@becca5100]

Im nearly 70, havnt had a tv in decades. TV depletes my energy. Once when I was by the there was a magnificent Full Moon Over the Ocean. I looked up at this large condominium and there were flickering blue lights everywhere I couldn't believe what they were missing out on

[@thursoberwick1948]

@@leealexander3507 KZbin is a form of television.

[@rongablue]

God bless you sir...you kept your word... Your Navajo family will rejoice in their Happy Hunting Ground.

[@heidiavera5071]

What a Beautiful family so many wonderful memories!

[@lydiaanderson3312]

@Hello Heidi, How are you doing?

[@andrewturner5267]

He is 💯 right, an indigenous Australian we are I dying breed,

[@charliebrown4624]

We are all a dying breed.

[@Blackstreak8]

@@charliebrown4624 lol

[@rajappashama6247]

Hold to your ways n stories...we will all be looking for that soon

[@Blackstreak8]

@@rajappashama6247 ♥️

[@goldensuki]

All indigenous people are dying this breaks my hesrt 😭

[@brooklynsmomma88]

Sir thank you for standing up there being brave and sharing your story with us what a wonderful beautiful story. We are all just human.

[@ih8googletons476]

Thank you for sharing this Speech on KZbin.

[@7msjster]

What a dream come true to be taken in by an indigenous family. That would be worth all my riches. Bless you, for sharing your experience.

[@maizecharley358]

It took you awhile to come through. You made me miss my grandparents. Sometimes they were harsh but only to make one strong. They always address you as son, daughter or child, never by name. When one calls you by name was an insult. Always Introduce yourself with a clan to acknowledge your lineage who hav come before you. Some Navajos learned or began their healing teaching as soon as they began to walk, others later in life. Nicely done. Appreciate your wisdom.

[@cindykq8086]

You remind me of my mom when I was a kid. If I was being good, I was Susie Q, but if she was mad at me it was my first and middle name. I'm in my 60s and I still cringe when someone calls me "Susan Eileen!"

[@neva.2764]

@@cindykq8086 Same here. I react physically when someone calls me by my official name. In a split second my heartbeat goes through the roof and my mood drops below zero. It's a huge trigger. So many parents do this. Totally unaware of the fact that they make you hate your own name in the end.

[@62WILDCAT]

Thank you so much. I've dreamt of being with Indigenous people. Now that I'm in the Winter of my life , & hearing your talk, I wish it even more. Blessings dear ONE.

[@istp1967]

Don't move the corral, just the tree 😃 Indigenous humour nan 😁😁😁👍👍👍👍

[@deejannemeiurffnicht1791]

Beautiful memories. Treasure. A treasure from 'real' people to half-awake clone people. From a really lovely gentle man.

[@yvonneeaston6581]

Wow thank you for sharing your life. The American indigenous people are very special people. They are indeed very wise and have tremendous knowledge of life.

[@frankswildyear]

What a beautiful, humble man

[@lindathompson195]

That was so beautiful sir. We can all learn a great lesson from your truth, experience and kind words. We should always be kind to everyone.

[@marcosross790]

We have one word for rain, another word for showers, mist, drizzle. A damp day a wet day. Even a murky day. But only one for rain. How true. Down pours and a cloud burst. To name but a few.

[@enumaelish11]

I am deeply moved by this talk. Thank you for sharing this precious memory, this precious wisdom.

[@JC-zp7cy]

Beautiful talk. Bless that man for sharing.

[@bjbobbijo5066]

I am very greatful to have come across this video. Thank you.

[@marleneperry6972]

OMG....he said Lukachukai...the right way!!...

[@LisaSunnyDays]

I am a humble witness to your so touching story. May your Navajo family rejoice at your telling of it. Thank you for sharing. 🌿🌈🌄

[@karenhillier6912]

You are a good man. Your talk was very much appreciated. A'Ho

[@deborahschell9176]

Your last words made me cry. Thank you for your Navajo family!!!

[@tripletgirl2484]

Oh this is wonderful! My grands are Navajo and I love their culture and heritage.

[@treelinktree]

I loved every minute of your presentation. You have probably *touched* many, in their heart/souls. ... please continue with more PRESENTATIONAL videos. Thankyou. sincerely, Tree

[@trippertate8541]

Amazing.

[@martaholmes4287]

Wonderful presentation. What a wonderful opportunity he had and he gained much. My honey is Nehiyaw and is anything but stoic. He has a great sense of humor.

[@So-Phi]

Thank you so much for this testimony of this so beautiful and important part of your life.

[@pregnantmom]

What a wonderful talk! I love hearing folktales from various cultures, I am fascinated by the Native American culture, their love and knowledge of the land and nature, I would love it if the medicine men printed books with their remedies! What an amazing world we would have if everyone realized that we are all human beings and treated all people with respect and dignity, and only made judgements based on the behavior or actions of the individual as opposed to color, religion, culture, politics, etc...

[@Felem1000]

A really wonderful story ! Natives are proud people , and with reason !The man kept his promise !

[@catbishop206]

Wow, that was beautiful. So cathartic that he paid it forward, from his Honorary Indigenous parents.

[@seekerfound42]

Thank you for sharing your story and honoring your parents' wishes.

[@weareallbeingwatched4602]

Funnily enough the "can you just move that tree a few feet to the left" is a joke I have been using for as long as I can remember.

[@rasbijalpatel310]

Very touched by ur Navajo parents and their raising you. Pleased to hear their life story. Thanks for trusting them and living with them.

[@shastaacosta9156]

Beautiful! This is very respectful and very kind! Thank you for sharing your story! Big hug Shasta

[@LadyLeda2]

What a beautiful story, and what a wonderful experience to have. Native Americans have so much wisdom. They could teach us so many things . Unfortunately we treated them like dirt, so they have this second sense (rightly so) of not trusting us. My hope is that some day that trust will come and allow us to hear their wisdom.

[@msmilby199]

Beautiful story. How lucky you are to have had these experiences. If I could pick a second life it would be to live as these most amazing people have lived. To know of the Earth and the skies and know life without clutter of the mind.

[@dannyyazziejr4950]

Wow.. im impressed with your navajo. I know only a handful of anglos who speak navajo so well. Sad to say our young people , childr3n can't even speak the navajo language. I get after my neices and nephews to learn how ro speak the language.. thank you .. very proud of you...

[@sophiegrillet532]

Hint: tell funny stories - it'll make them want to learn. Sing songs and they'll learn without working at it! And, have them watch this talk!

[@wynnschaible]

Old and worldwide story. One of my favorite German authors (Erwin Rosen) had a job for awhile in this country teaching the language to youngsters disinclined to learn it from their immigrant parents! And now we have anthropologists sent to the Amazon by Big Pharma to learn the medicinal plants there before the local 'medicine men' pass on! The shamans are happy to have them for apprentices -- all the local young men would rather work for the logging companies!

[@audreywitko1445]

I have been blessed to spend time with our Native brothers & sisters. They are beautiful people, inside & out. It is truly a honor to spend time in their presence and spirituality. ✨💖✨

[@fireseedmusic]

I am nearly 50 years old, & I have never heard anyone call Native people "stoic" or "simple." I have also been to 7 countries, & I still think America is the best (that I know of), mostly because of our freedoms. It sounds like you had a great experience, & good for you.

[@okaminess]

One finds a lot of stereotypes in western lit, film, and other media. We are quite as sensitive as anyone else. :)

[@fireseedmusic]

@@okaminess Ah. I don't watch tv at all nor very many movies, so maybe that explains why I haven't seen that. Where I come from, in the South, everyone has Native (mostly Cherokee) ancestry (including myself). We are all mutts here & have no use for stereotypes based on such things, at least not in my circles.

[@tinamarflynn7723]

love and respect to ALL native indians. i wish i could go to america to be with them

[@katalyze7831]

My dad's mother was Navaho. I long to know that part of me. Loved her cooking but don't know how. Hope to visit or live on a Navaho reservation before I die.

[@hblatch5033]

Your dad’s mother is a good place to start or you can make friends on here maybe they can help you.

[@okaminess]

You can probably still claim Navajo ancestry

[@katalyze7831]

@@okaminess yes. TY.

[@bedskinstruckbedcovers3846]

Takes a tribe to raise up a good person. Glad you found one. Prayer works. Thank God!

[@inimacam3945]

Beautiful talk . True prayer is love and affection towards one another . The rest are mere words . Thank you .