Navajo Teachings: How to Know Yourself (For A Better Life)

In the culture of our Diné it was important to conduct yourself in a manner that reflected what our people believed.
Navajo Historian Wally Brown, teaches about the importance of this. Why is it important? What happens if you don’t know this?
And maybe you have experienced this before. Or maybe you experienced the joy happiness, confidence and peace that comes from knowing this.
True to form Wally doesn’t give explicit instructions… instead it is up to you to learn. To decide what the teaching says to you and seek after it.
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[@achinthmurali5207]

You sir are a saving grace in this dark world.

[@PiRaHelTur]

Yes night is dark.

[@defenderofwisdom]

I don't see it. Embarassment for not knowing hurts the learning process. Learning requires asking questions, and discussions include making points and being criticized. If embarrassment to speak stops speaking, it will stop learning.

[@defenderofwisdom]

Also I should specify that when I say "I don't see it" I mean to say, the main argument in the video, not the comment about the elder being light in a dark world. I would agree with that.

[@vr3142]

@@defenderofwisdom what do you not see? The teaching never talked about embarrassing someone who doesn’t know but advocates for making the effort you can to know and understand yourself, where and what you came from, what your relationship to this earth, world and people is and what it means etc. Am I missing something in your disagreement here?

[@jonahhunts3298]

Christ is our saving grace except his offer of salvation god bless you

[@shealorena]

I am not Navajo, but I find much value in these teachings. The energy of sincerity, simplicity and wisdom is present.

[@ShannonShenanigans79]

I agree. I have always felt a connection to Native Americans. I cant explain it, I thought maybe it is because I am a Empath. Its a strong spiritual feeling. I often listen to Chants, Drums and the Native American flute at night while I fall asleep. Always that or water/waves etc. I feel calm and free

[@ginakelley749]

@@ShannonShenanigans79 yes, I feel the same. Native Americans were always a special people to me. They lived a lot of Christ's teachings, without knowing him, although some will tell you, he was here, too, as the "peace maker" (Iroquois)

[@PrepperRapperFairy]

Natives have also always been very special to me. i would rather follow their president than the US govt president.

[@alisonwalker387]

I am wiccan and many of the teachings and beliefs are parallel

[@lovegoodmusic2477]

Same Here. ❤️💯

[@trystensilver6434]

Our tribe says “walk your talk” and “live in such a way you die with pride and a clear conscience” because no one carries the consequences into the spirit world but you. There’s a price.

[@texasrose2315]

We need to respect the wisdom of the elders.

[@teampyro911]

there are parents who leave their kids, soo its not always us younglings. we sometimes are left but to make our own path through much trial and error. :/

[@texasrose2315]

@@teampyro911this man in the video is your parent? I didn't say parents. I said the wisdom of elders. They don't have to be related to you, for you to learn their wisdom. I am very well aware of how some parents are. I was on my own at 12 years old, not because I was a bad child.

[@teampyro911]

@@texasrose2315 Tushay, fair enough! I hope your doing well!

[@texasrose2315]

@@teampyro911 I am, I hope your life turned out good. Its not easy, when parents abandoned their childern. I learned not to hate and enjoy life. 🦋✝️😇🤠👍

[@capnjackgallows3204]

@@teampyro911 the level of relation i have to what you've just said is uncanny and couldnt be more true

[@thetowertarot13]

“Knowing what you will and won’t do then you’ll know yourself “ brilliant 🙏

[@mariavoicu6169]

In Romania,in some parts of the country,our grandparents still tell us not to step on ants or to destroy their houses because they all have their purpose. they are as industrious as bees. Or that they can bring bad luck such as big floods.

[@pash9956]

I am half Romanian. I realize now that my mother had left me a legacy of values such as kindness, generosity, respecting all God's creatures. She had a "cool warmth." Although she was not openly religious I believe she was very spiritual. FuArte binu!♡

[@complimentary_voucher]

I just feel we shouldn't harm other animals if at all possible! I don't know why people are so hostile to ants, and I lived in the tropics for years lol. I think they force some people to consider their presence and that makes them mad because they are so into themselves. I like ants.

[@phoenixrising5088]

@@pash9956 it's sad Romanians don't feel the same love towards thousands of your stray Dogs that are left to try and fend for themselves. Ants don't need anyone to take care if them. Dogs depend on humans to feed and give them shelter from the elements.

[@pash9956]

@@phoenixrising5088 Don't blame Romanians. It's that way with dogs in all poor countries. No spay 'n neuter programs, I'm guessing. Ever been to Mexico?

[@wonderwendy1968]

Interesting. When giving advice, I often say "remember who you are". It fits almost every situation. I love this man. I can listen to him for hours!

[@kylekarcher]

Who are you then?

[@rakieletters]

@@kylekarcher love, the only permanent truth of all we are becoming.

[@kylekarcher]

@@rakieletters I think its beyond anything we can conceptualize. We are the source just different names and forms and this is even a concept.

[@rakieletters]

@@kylekarcheryes. love, joy, truth, freedom, God... all same words, says God in Neil Donal Walsh famed books. And seems like we are becoming the cocreators of loving, conscious, responsible universes. First we maybe decide who we are and what is good, then with conviction learned by this cause and effect world, we carry it through and co create heaven on earth?

[@d8bn]

Thank you. (side note: for whomever is editing the video, I like the outdoor scenery popping in occasionally, it's calm) :)

[@oooggiieeboogee]

This guy knows what's up

[@chinggiskhuree5748]

In the translation of "he doesn't know himself," I clearly heard "dulzen." In Mongol, "dulzen" means "fool." Wow! 👍

[@Angliscwer93]

Very interesting.

[@Blenduu]

Makes sense, considering their migration and origins. THANKS for sharing @Chinggis Khuree

[@ginakelley749]

@@Blenduu acct to DNA records Native Americans originated in Central Asia. The people that live there today still share a lot of culture with the first Nation people in America. Anyway, they were here first, and the land was theirs. To see them pushed to the brink of existence for such a long time, really angers me. But, hey, our government loves everybody, the Natives, the homeless, the Veterans, but we need to bring in more illegals from 70 countries by the millions, who haven't been tested for any sickness at all and bus them all over America. So, if Covid multiplies, don't blame it on the unvaccinated, who are most likely already immune

[@olafwitt7246]

@@ginakelley749 sociopaths, psychopaths and narcissists run the world.

[@user-ez8le1rp3x]

@@ginakelley749 What are you talking about Karen?

[@ShannonShenanigans79]

You are SOOO right. I am 42 and just learning about myself.

[@dexocube]

It's a lifelong process I think

[@normanadams8897]

Dear Mister Wally Brown, It's me again, voting for you as president of USA. You probably wouldn't win, but your message might fall on many deaf ears of our fellow citizens. AMERICA NEEDS TO HEAR YOU!!!! Thank you, Norman R. Adams Mesa Arizona

[@ArachnaeNonafel]

I wish I had been raised like this.

[@noklarok]

same here

[@deborahnorris4613]

Thank you, grandfather. I am so happy to come to KZbin after having none today and seeing you had a new video! I was missing you, and my daily dose of your wisdom. Good night 💜

[@qalandaryar]

The modern world has lost its connection to their ancestors and traditions.

[@o.d.sdshadowdemon7493]

Yes they have I try my hardest to keep with the old ways but it's not so easy... stay blessed 🛡️😁

[@adssuk4592]

Sometimes with good reason.

[@teampyro911]

Especially when they are not around, or they themselves where abandoned, etc and so not taught the ancestorial ways. :/..so it has not been this modern generations fault entirely but a collective.

[@deadreckoning6288]

Very true. And this is what leads to dis-ease.

[@lukef1586]

Not all but the very vast majority

[@francinebacone1455]

I love Elder Wally's teachings. Very grateful and thankful Mi'gmaw right here. Wela'lin

[@richarizardthomas493]

You cannot see with your heart until you open your eyes. ❤️ Love and positivity to all.

[@750count]

To be grounded like this is exactly what many of us need me

[@nattalianealls4039]

These teachings are so precious. Exactly what is needed in these unsettled times.

[@Tejah]

People search the globe for knowledge that is right here with Wally on KZbin. Thank you for taking the effort to share it with us. ❤

[@ginakelley749]

I'm from a different culture. Mine is a lot like yours. So I much respect your way of life. Grew up with medicinal herbs. Still follow that. I'm 73, very healthy, walk a lot

[@phornthip1991]

@Gina Kelley A healthy diet, daily moving and happiness is all we need, for a healthy life. I'm 71 healthy without any kind of medicine, or vices and no fucked up Vaccinations. Alaf Sig Runa from Germany

[@need2know739]

Your teachings Elder are much appreciated . Be Blessed

[@richardlynch5632]

The taking of a life because of unawareness, or through disregarding the importance of a lower form of life, tells much about a person's view of their world. Honor...Very important In everything.

[@richardlynch5632]

@Relax Relax No life form is insignificant. A non reasoning life form has a label of" lower life form." Lower life form. Lower form of life. Either one is a derogatory label given by those that classify and categorizes the myriad of species existing / extinct. 😎👍❤🖖

[@richardlynch5632]

@Relax Relax 😎👍❤🖖

[@AnradTheUnvaxxed]

@Relax Relax You must eat to survive. Whether you eat animal, fruit, vegetable or fungus, you're eating a life form. I guess being grateful for what you eat is more important than what you eat. Also I believe 🖖🏻 symbol is from the Aaronic blessing in Judaism.

[@YohanSBach]

Treasure these messages. Thank you 🙏

[@erinfuller9874]

Many people don't know themselves. One thing is very interesting everytime I see or hear from this wonderful educated wise man's I feel as if I've known him for a hundred years. I hope you always exist in peace.

[@everycoLor_312]

light

[@BoneistJ]

Old wisdom has deep roots.

[@hphoenix7974]

Extremely important to know who you are, so people can't knock you off centre, can't manipulate you so easily, many blessings 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@budsak7771]

I'm half Hopi and haven't seen the desert in decades and these are all similar teachings I remember from my father's parents. I still remember everything they showed me but the world is harsh when you're the only one around who believes this way. Thanks for speaking to me when my elders cannot...

[@luis1884]

I found his teachings through my darkness.. it took 15 years

[@ccm8817]

Many blessings to you, Dine´ Elder. These teachings are so important. Thank you.

[@chrismercer2487]

I'm not Navajo your teachings have reflect on my life and they have helped stay safe and take care

[@aapp953]

One thing i really need to focus on and improve is my patience with provocative people and to not let them get to me to the point where I bring myself to their level. Example: Racism

[@shockwave326]

the why of it is that life is sacred and all things living should not be killed by human hands unless its to live and then to give thanks for said food and thank that animal for giving its life so that we can live

[@glennwoolum9457]

These Navajo teachings are great. Evidently time tested and timeless.

[@tabithaletterman3595]

I always tell my children, the more you know yourself the closer to God you'll be, keep your content pure and clear. .

[@sandmaker]

It's always a joy to listen to your wisdom and your teachings. Thank you for sharing time from your life to help us as long. Be happy, safe and stay healthy😷⚒

[@Chompchompyerded]

It takes a lifetime to fully and completely know yourself. There are things you can't know until you are dying.

[@letthevoidb7608]

Our spirit knows and already is at the end of this journey but we have to live it through time to get there.

[@mvblitzyo]

Thanks to the beautiful people who share with the modern people like myself who seek wisdom !

[@fuzzystatic949]

Thank you these past few years have been hard I feel I have lost myself and I hope i can find myself again

[@tylerhartlep2131]

I’m not sure how I ended up here, but it’s nice that I did.

[@danielcruz8347]

FLOWING..FOCUSED..AWARENESS DIGNITY.......

[@donaldroby5416]

Thank you for your wisdom. Blessed be.

[@IamMcpuffin]

Love the uploads! Love learning about the teachings your ancestors have provided for your people and that they are now being shared with the world! 🤘

[@-ausleuth5471]

Always a breath of fresh air! 🐶

[@SolaceEasy]

Joy comes from living according to your values. Explore, challenge and deeply hold your own values for efficacy in life.

[@timsadk]

This is a beacon, in dark times. Thankyou old man.

[@fermincorrea2849]

Hello Navajo teacher to know yourself has been a long journey since I was a young man this way of life are things that I’m just learning about it’s not my fault or my parents they came from Arizona I have lived my life I respect others and I respect Mother Earth 🌎 without embarrassing my family or that of my wife’s family now I have to lead my family and friends with knowing to respect others and nature and our land and earth.

[@paulbucklebuckle4921]

At this stage after so many nougets from this man and his videos I don't know how to truly express my gratitude to this elder for sharing and nourishing me like this , thank you Sir .

[@benelenbaas536]

In this age popular culture amongst my own people pretty much omits this way of thinking. in the past the most common response to my own ineptitudes (

[@adssuk4592]

It takes a lot of courage to face up to ourselves and the world. You have that courage.

[@rachelgreer5263]

I enjoy listening to a rational mind. Thank you!

[@e-maikey4543]

🐚🌻🌲🐬.... Thank You for being well Uncle! We are Humbly and truly appreciate all the Teachings! Respectfully we are Sharing your Teachings with our Families here in Massachusetts and all over the 🌎. 🐚🌻🌲🐬💞🌍💞

[@basicexamples296]

I’m so happy to be one of the people who has heard some of the things that we are told!

[@bantshizdorhat1946]

WE should ALL BE SO WISE !! THANK-YOU !!

[@PlubusDomis]

Thank you for uploading this for the world to grow, heal, and love. Blessed are the feet that bring good news!

[@xshadowxless8906]

I find all these righteous teachings very calming

[@kamiebers5729]

I have been a fool for a long time... my yes and no based on others, not my Self... i am learning to listen deeply... to understand my relationships in this world I've been humbled to realize my relationship with myself... I have not known myself, I am learning... grateful to all ancestors and beings and your beautiful teachings ... bless you Elder Wally 🙏 may we all learn to love ourselves so deeply that we can walk in Beauty together 🌱💕🌊🌍🌊💕🌱

[@hunter5822]

Life lessons of a people are important to share with the next generation no matter where that generation comes from. Thank you!

[@Ishmael.c.k]

The more I watch these videos, the more I see people not living this way and forgetting or disregarding these teachings, honestly makes me sad to see because I grew up with these and still do.

[@YoungChief95]

Ahe'hee! I'm half Hopi and half Diné and the teachings in this video helped in a way!

[@mccjoy]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom with all of us. The Traditional Teachings touch something inside of me. I feel like I would fit in well with the Navajo Nation. Please don't stop teaching, I have so much more to learn.

[@budsak7771]

Knowing others means that you are wise, knowing yourself means that you are enlightened.

[@tawniamccalla5450]

Special players are sent your way, for health. Thank you for all you do it's simply appreciated.

[@trtlphnx]

I am Not Navajo Either; But Seneca-Cayuga and I Love Dine and The Cayuga Language ~ They Are Eerily Similar to The Asian Languages especially Mongolian ~ Love Your Teachings and Skeno ~

[@obfidkwm]

Had my Gma and Gpa say this to me a lot as a kid. I didnt listen at the time and kept being a crazy child/teen but now im grown i hear those words in my head and it stops me from making mistakes. Im glad all those teachings guide me now.

[@2Cambell]

This is also what my Grandma and my Dad taught me. It's so wonderful to hear you say it!

[@aturtlu2013]

It's a rough but forward journey, getting to know myself better.

[@deborahmacdonald9319]

This is so true. When I first started working and living with the Beaver People the Elders came to my camp. An Amazing Elder Muffy would tell me that the river had brought me there because I needed to isten. My second year back he told me to be quiet and listen as the river had brought me back. I learned so much about myself. Dreams I had lost in the white noise of life. I remember him coming down one night and at my camp fire he looked across the Halfway River to a clearing across from my camp and saying ' The Bushman watches you from there' I never felt safer. Rest in Peace my Wonderful Friend.....

[@bjb650]

I wish there was more history recorded to be able to track more of our family lineages. So many have moved through the years. Can only go back so far. So many questions and hard to find people to answer them, elders and those who teach are near impossible to find.

[@bjb650]

We are the seventh generation and not getting younger. I wonder what the true prophecies of future that are told are. Told of elders not of media people.

[@dennismason3740]

Right the frick on. Know thyself and you will know all beings.

[@astralfaeriequeen]

Though I do not know how to get in touch with my Native American Tribe, I do love these teachings so much. They fill me with wisdom and inner peace.

[@JonDoeNeace]

Well that's a bit of what all of this is about. Accepting your role as a person of a non-Indigenous relationship to the land, even if you have Indigenous heritage, for me also.

[@susanbrown2909]

That’s why is important for elders to instill guidance and respect for other living things. It’s generational ....youngsters are left to their own devices ,can become sterile and self ish thinking. Theses are wise words..

[@stevenjambrozy2057]

This person, this man, is a gem...a medicine warrior...

[@jolinermacklin2683]

I love your Teaching Sir Elder of the Universe!!! Keep me in your Prayers Chambers Amen!!

[@markfaulkner8965]

It is interesting that "Know Yourself" is a universal truth yet we spend so much of our lives trying to forget ourselves.

[@Blackgoldart1]

Thank you Mr. Brown for what you were told and taught, and in turn you are telling and teaching others! 🥰 Bless!

[@kurtbogle2973]

Ego, and action movies, have done more damage than we can know. I'm glad for the old people. They taught me some good values. At 66 I wish I would have applied what I was taught sooner.

[@annerobinson2288]

I live in New Mexico and from what I have observed, the Native people here do not treat their animals very well. Sometimes even cruelly. Horses are underfed and often kept in cramped pens alone and neglected. I was so surprised to witness this and thought naively that Native people honored their animals, but many of them don/t.

[@xeno246]

Hit the nail right on the head once again. It explains a lot as to what is happening around us and why. Deep wisdom at its best

[@tuulenkoti]

Totally agree. So many people allow other forces to 'raise' them. Tv. Internet etc. When really they should listen to their parents.

[@adssuk4592]

Not all parents are good parents. Joseph Goebbels murdered his children rather than them live in a post-Nazi world.

[@georgiasumner1230]

Thankyou for your wisdom and these teachings that help us regain what some have always known and most of us have lost. By the way, elephants blow through their trunks as they walk so they don't tread on ants and other insects ... 💖💖🐘🐘🐜🐜

[@downtherabbithole1789]

THANK YOU FOR BRINGING THIS LONG OVERDUE & MUCH NEEDED, MAJESTIC, SPIRITUAL WISDOM INTO ALL OF OUR LIVES

[@brendajohnston30]

Thank you for teaching all of us this wisdom. I learn so much from your videos. This message is needed now. We must walk in sovereignty and integrity as the souls we truly are. ❤️

[@mandomusic1292]

Thanks for sharing your wisdom.

[@philigan2339]

I say it again, God bless you.

[@lorenheard2561]

To know what you will or wouldn't do...Very great thought! Let us be very careful with that thought and absorb it and take the time to let it sink in.Thank you Sir!🕊🌻🌽

[@doreenmaggio3624]

My life choices represent my Ancestors , Family and community . This is what I was told by My GrandMother and Mother . Thank you

[@mikemoffitt8645]

This is My own Belief,In Knowing Myself,Is By Knowing The Greatness of The Great Spirit & Master Jesus Christ,In Giving Thanks For Beautiful Gifts,Of Wisdom, Strength,Compassion & Understanding.That In Saying My Prayers To Great Spirit & Master Jesus Christ,I Learn to know about Myself.

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

When I was in my teens I attended a Unitarian church with of the finest humans I’ve ever known as it’s minister. One day he gave a Sermon the Holocaust and made the point anyone could become a concentration camp guard. This was a pivotal moment in my life. I knew already I had weaknesses. So I began ever night to review what I had done that day…was it what was best or worst in me. As I grew older and began to work in civil right movements, I added bigotry, eventually in all its forms. I no longer have to do it everyday…I usually catch on before I do it or if I don’t, talk to the person I injured. I still examine myself and mostly do fine, to quote you. I’ll be glad to go to that next place…it will sin be time to move one. I look forward to what I will learn. I’ve come to believe that most politicians run for office out of greed.

[@thomashewitt2730]

I'm from the UK my roots come from Africa Asia Persia. I always felt a deep connection to native Americans and Australian aboriginals and the rainforest. Watching these videos makes sense to me.

[@CS-bj4gg]

You are the Navajo Guru or the Navajo Monk with much wisdom and teachings! I listen to these teachers and when I stumbled upon yours in my feed as a recommendation. I’m glad I am here to listen to your teachings. Much respects🙏🏽 thank you for sharing and helping humanity, the lost souls of this earth need to hear what they can to help themselves out in this reality.

[@ladyfeatherjane]

My life has been enriched because of your teachings. Thank You 🙏🏼💜

[@VENUEATHENS]

I am not native American, but I would want to live my life off the land, have peace mentally, spiritually and physically.. I wish there was someone to teach me this wisdom to live clean 💙

[@phoenixrising5088]

Your learning by watching these videos. What you do with Wally's teachings/wisdom,. is up to you.

[@stephanieinthewild2678]

I have learned long ago to humble myself and be open to teachings. Thank you very much for your wisdom. ✌️

[@kathyjackson8977]

Your words are wise which all people should follow. Thank you 🙏

[@MrTmtaylor64]

This couldn't be any truer today. A bunch of people running around spewing crap out of their mouth without knowing who or what or how come they are. Thank you for sharing.

[@andrewmiller480]

I am now my authentic self. But I was Not always my authentic self for a very long time. My authentic self is love. I learned how to be my authentic self by reading a book by the author Don Miguel Ruiz. It taught me how to weed out the negative agreements I made subconsciously with myself during the process of my domestication which starts at birth. I have reached heaven on earth in my mind and personal freedom. This is my favorite video of all the videos this guy is in on youtube I can see his assemblage point. And his is also in a position of being a person with a lot of love to give.

[@EMGez]

I love these teachings of great wisdom from our natives!

[@donnadillard7016]

Sir, you are such an inspiration to me. I've been learning the Vedic Learning Lessons along with your Guidance. They believe in all religions and also all American Indian belief systems. I have learned so much from you and them. I wish that I had learned all of this on my youth. I truly do because I have made a fool of myself many times. Bit to learn this now is better than never. I want Thank You for all the guidance that you have taught me. And I do hope that you read this. Thank you 💗

[@bellagibbs6207]

My inner self is so beautifully greatful, I found you on KZbin….I thank you 🙏🏻 for your lovely spiritual explanations of life as a human being on earth. Many spiritual Blessings to you and your family.🦋💕🌸✌️