Crosslin Smith, The Old Ways

He's a Cherokee traditionalist and a bearer of knowledge and culture. Amid a backdrop of the elements important to traditional medicine and ceremonies, Crosslin Smith tells us about “the old ways” and shares a part of his life's story.
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Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People is a groundbreaking series inviting you to discover the rich traditions and compelling modern advancements of the Cherokee people told through a documentary lens. The edutainment show features the people, places, history, language and culture of the Cherokee Nation, the largest federally recognized tribe in the US with more than 460,000 citizens. Cherokee culture comes alive through episodes featuring topics like ceremonial turtle shell shakers, buffalo grass dolls and basket weaving. They are Cherokee stories, told by Cherokee people.

[@slk1451]

I opened up the Cherokee Phoenix to learn we had lost you. Crosslin was a good friend to my great grandma Maggie. Im proud to say I’m no longer a Christian and I now follow the old ways. Wado for setting me on a better path. You are missed. donadagohvi

[@brandonhughes2729]

Rest in Peace, You will be missed, even by persons that have never met you. Im blessed to have had several conversations with you.

[@shonpieters9609]

That gift is what he is talking about is being an empath, but on a high level. It makes you naturally a medicine man in a since... You can sense human energy, animal energy, and spirit energy. Adadoligi ale Udohiu ✌️😁

[@denisefrickey5636]

Yes, that is what my friend and mentor helped me to learn to do better.

[@justineb211]

In a sense, but it can be a long road to get back to the old way (I love that he says that, as it is how I would explain it). It's not about label, if that is the goal, then you do not understand and are not ready. If wanting to learn, there are many types of medicine but spirituality is one with earth and sky. I learned much in my life and youth, and from observing others, but the most out and away from all for several years. You make friends with the elements, respect their gifts and their power, etc. Whenever I lose my way, I ground back to the earth and sky, so that I can do what is needed. I got tears in my eyes watching this, not all of it can be taught by others, much is learned through spirit earth and sky. Hard to explain but when you do it, it's just easier to say "old way(s)". See, everything before that probably confused anyone reading. Anyway, very grateful to see this video. Resonated.

[@deborahherrin3214]

I would love to meet people who believe in this, where are they ?

[@jootb]

@@justineb211 Through the tears I do, I understood every word you said. WADO

[@kriskabin]

@Deborah Herrin spend time alone in Nature, fast even & you'll find much of what you're looking for.

[@SpookyK7697]

I am so blessed to have had him as an active part of my entire life... I love him so much ♥️ Wado...

[@treyahola2873]

The Rabbits Den hello there my name is Tre Yahola. Is there anyway to get ahold of him? I would love to sit down with him one of these days.

[@justineb211]

Very blessed.

[@d.b.o.c.6852]

That is a beautiful thing!

[@apriledraz6520]

Nodding in agreement tears welling up in my eyes. Bless you Crosslin Smith.

[@justineb211]

Me too.

[@Coyotes-galore]

Crosslin Smith... A VERY GREAT AND SMART MAN. HE IS A CHEROKEE TREASURE. BLESS HIM.

[@ukiahhawkins2786]

His voice is like a soothing balm, and his words a hot coal to ignite my spirit. Creator bless you, Crosslin.

[@joann4203]

"You receive it from the Spirit, you can't hardly teach it..."

[@SeaHikerChick]

The "old ways" are the best ways.

[@erikkosir5870]

The only way

[@michaelsmithson6533]

This is the way

[@elizabethharper9208]

This man and his message really spoke to me. I'm new to this channel. I came here via Appalachia's Homestead, Patara Marlow.

[@connierodenburg129]

me too

[@definitelyp8652]

Thank you, I know very little of my grandmother's people, my family. And now I learn in this time of darkness.

[@SheilaChalakee]

I adore Mr Smith!!! He’s the BEST. His message is so needed right now.❤️

[@oldschool8292]

Yes and even more today. 💜

[@yawbear]

In my family this gift is given to those who have received it from living wise in their lives. They kept the old ways even though they might seem alone, they live close to the creator. ❤ It amazes me how many people choose to live without understanding.

[@twodogs716]

This lifted my spirit. Waddo Yah bless

[@theresasanders8251]

Beautiful. I have always felt, as a spiritual, but not traditional native, that our legacy as the 1st Peoples here, that our legacy was of the spirit and the relationship we have with that universal life force in all things. I wanted to know the Creator, not just believe. I wanted to know the Truth. I hope this man, surely, has an apprentice/disciple or two. This is the Treasure of the 1st Peoples!

[@pamelasavage5157]

I adore this man and his teachings 💖

[@appalachiashomesteadwithpatara]

Beautiful! Please keep sharing & teaching! xo

[@brandiwakefield8952]

My Great Uncle 🙏❤

[@waya64]

Mr. Smith, thank you for your wise and traditional views. You are a treasure and your wisdom helps bring harmony to our spirits and of the worlds. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@abbasotiot3709]

Thank you for your wisdom. I am honored to receive it

[@laynesimons808]

You are amazing. What you have to say makes more sense than anything I have ever been taught. Wado from the bottom of my heart. I believe in the old ways

[@denisefrickey5636]

What a beautiful message, and one that speaks to my heart. My mentor in energy healing and detecting what is wrong with a person was a Cherokee Healer, and she did much to improve my own spiritual connection to all that is our creation.

[@michaelsmithson6533]

Even though I’m part of the last generation in my family to have a bit of Cherokee in me, I still hang on to their teachings

[@jodiarneson1683]

Never let go of this ever!! These messages are precious and you need to know them and be able to take teach them to newer generations.

[@PHDWhom]

Do you have family on the Dawes Rolls? If so, I would ask you to please reconnect and affiliate with whichever Cherokee nation you hail from. I ask this as a human being, and as an as of yet unregistered Cherokee citizen. We need everyone at the table.

[@codythompson6364]

I love you grandpa ❤️ for our blood runs deeper then the trees of the earth

[@BlueMoonShelly]

Thank You Sir for all that you share and do ♥️☮️🙏🏼✨

[@tonyrains8822]

Siyo osda sunalei sgi for these true teachings one can share to ones children about our ways and how one have tought them from the beginning when they were little and they ask one how do you have deer walk up to you and pet them and one tells them one was in the spirit they will now know again sgi

[@thegreatowl4912]

Such a poignant and powerful message. Such an amazingly powerful soul. This is what life is all about and you have just witnessed such things.

[@randysrockandrollrailroad8207]

Very Cool, Crosslin is a good man, meet him a few times back in the early 90's, there was another Charlie Starr. thanks for sharing

[@Ziastarrecords]

I sent an email to you a few days ago, please let me know if have received it. Thank you

[@randysrockandrollrailroad8207]

No, can you resend please

[@stacywilson763]

Yes! Crosslin and Grandpa starr, they called him. 💕. We go to see crosslin still.

[@randysrockandrollrailroad8207]

@@stacywilson763 did you know Alfred Nix? He was from Kansas and Jay area

[@alicjafurtak44]

I offer you a great bow, Your Spirit...my heart is breaking at the thought of what has been taken from You 💖❤😇🐎🐕🌞❤

[@guywells8092]

Osiyo Elder SmithWe must keep teaching the oldways so they are not forgotten My Adoptive Father Charles Harnage(RedHawk)spoke much on these and taught many lessons.

[@frenchpizza9725]

I love you family. Every day I wake, I see you. My Native family

[@davewhitebear8611]

The Old Ways! Living in Harmony with Mother Earth and Life and the Creator!

[@RBaca]

Great story my grandfather was half Apache and Spanish from New Mexico I enjoy these videos brings ne closer to the way I grew up with my Grandfather

[@agapitacordova3850]

RIC SHO THE OUTLAW my mothers people are NA/Hispanic from New Mexico and southern Colorado. We ended up coal mining in Lafayette, CO. We might be cousins

[@dennislockhart8627]

Osiyo from Canada 🇨🇦 Love the Cherokee 🌬🌀❤️🔥⭐️ May “The Creator” bless the Old-Ways GODBLESS YOU ALL WADØ ☝️

[@1Lightdancer]

Wado, Crosslin Smith for these stories - I believe in the old ways! Uwohiyu hawinaditlv agayvli wigalohisdi

[@gregcastle3979]

Crosslin Smith. An amazing man. Spiritual teacher. Was reffered to by a mutual friend. A creek from the wind clan tribe. From .okmulgee. both truly amazing people. Bless them. Their families.

[@treyahola2873]

greg castle do you have anyway to get ahold of him? I would love to sit down with him

[@orangie9]

Beautiful eyes a beautiful man beautiful voice of knowledge, love and wisdom!

[@lorikasserman6121]

My grandmother that i never had a chance to meet was of the Cherokee tribe. I yearn a connection with the earth. The empty hole that I feel in daily life is great. I pray to be one with all that our glorious Creator has provided.

[@Marebearsthere]

Hi Crosslin! I'm Sam & Rachel Whites daughter in law Marilyn. I married Sonny White. Thank you for always helping us and being so nice. I hope your doing well and being fabulous 👌 xoxo wado

[@tecumsehtekawana1533]

Great Respect and Honor

[@zeropointconsciousness]

Beautiful words and relateable to some of my own experiences. Everything happens for a reason.

[@ggbythesea9231]

Crosslin Smith 🕊🤲🏼 Wado.. on this 71st Cherokee National Holiday 🔥🙏🏼🌟

[@stephanienuce7711]

This... is wisdom.

[@suethompson6399]

Sure miss you, and love you.

[@justineb211]

Beautiful. Wado for posting this. The old ways, indeed.

[@warflowersociety]

My heart to his family and the community. Grateful for this video and many more to know him. Wado for sharing.

[@MLeighY]

Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@becajaz]

Wado. Wise words from a wise man.

[@Jan-lw4tq]

I love you. Thank you

[@rikwatson4127]

Very cool indeed! Thank you.

[@janahutchins4684]

wonderful.

[@tonykaczmarek278]

Thank you for explaining the old ways,spirituality, and how it ties one to everything including yourself.

[@debbieo442]

Thank you for the teachings!

[@richardphillips8475]

I took once saw a robin and I took the idea to catch this bird. So I very slowly crept up and as I got closer it jumped up on a pine tree limb at just the right hight, I was about 8 years old. I reached out and caught the bird. Proud of what I had done I showed my mother who told me to let it go. A few years later an owl was sitting on our mailbox and again I walked over to it and it allowed me to take it home.

[@MarcusCFA]

"The Medicine Man" 🦅🕊️ 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@justanotherchris1451]

Rest in peace Crosslin. Mvto for everything.

[@WadeKing-dm2hw]

Blessings Beloved Crosslin Smith. Wado ski

[@angieclevenger7950]

Beautiful thank you

[@MsCynful6]

I believe in the old way for sure

[@harrietpeabody2118]

Beautiful soul

[@wilmamiller8699]

I have had these things happen to me also, wado for helping me understand

[@tanyaldowell1950]

Thank you for sharing very touching

[@shabbynchic]

May God Bless you. Such wise words.

[@d.b.o.c.6852]

The smith family is a blessing for all Cherokee Nation 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@hummuna69demetz29]

Osiyo. Wado for sharing your wisdom. I only wish that I could meet you. A'ho

[@Mel-ly7mo]

Thank You

[@BigDaddysBearCave]

Love this !!!

[@rosasp.2936]

Beautiful!

[@mountaincoffeenews4050]

Big smiles.....🤗

[@walkingbear8582]

Thank you.

[@gregcastle3979]

If you need wise counsel and are spiritually suffering. Croslin. Is the best. Hope he is still well. Be a long time since I visited last

[@davidlloyd2225]

Greetings I had across moon saxon,man,crow,wolf the creator spoke to me peace and blessings friend ❤

[@phantomsgarage3695]

I feel so alone in this world being cut off from the culture of my ancestors.

[@BamaNeesie]

So very inspiring.

[@godnerfedme6456]

Wado powerful words

[@CountryBuddyCulture]

I want to meet this elder.

[@frederickburrell3603]

The old ways are spiritual connected to the universe but you must believe my cherokee grandmother taught me some aspects of these connections of the earth and the spirits. 5 years ago I had a ❤ transplant before surgery I had my medicine bag in my possession afterwards I was asked if I needed any pain medications my response was I had no pain but in the solitude of room I would room I'd chant the way my grandma taught to my surgery was nydadequa on the 3rd I was sent home on the 22nd of nydadequa less than 3 weeks later.... ask me and I'll say yes I believe in the old ways

[@whiteweaver3716]

Wado Mr. Smith.

[@brianperkins6121]

As an layer of conversation among Tsalagi traditionalists , Take a look at internal layers of expression "inside" the English language word "Ani-(Mal)" and its Latin embedment . and just thank you for the layers you refected upon ..

[@jeffkay8842]

When Feathers Are Here, Angles Are Near - WADO.

[@benrtinez36]

a miracle he still speaks cherokee after the brainwash from those reform schools.

[@benrtinez36]

my grandmother was beaten for speaking cherokee and wouldn't ever teach me let alone speak it.

[@seli8608]

Theres many of us speakers still. You can become a speaker too!! Theres a class that starts monday.

[@LarryBuckner]

The Ancient Ones knew far more than we , their thinking was far above our own , their Tribal Laws were more just , they had what would become known as, "Common Sense"...........מתוך אהבה אף פעם לא לקחתי ברצינות! ♪ LNB

[@wandagrace3716]

I loved the spiritual feeling I danced from his word I can't. Qte

[@frenchpizza9725]

We are one. First Nations

[@charlottelowery6456]

OCOOCO it’s Carson Smith. I love him and a good person to me. I know him I really know him well well I’m almost so hot to me and tell my grandma my great great great grandma that medicine man that my grandma‘s medicine man causes Smith and I miss him, most memories love you❤❤❤😢😢

[@beckybott2519]

My great grandmother Rachel Christie went to that same school

[@janetkelly4280]

I need help here please. I live on an ancient crossroads burial ground and I am in need of serious help

[@kennethsmith1744]

I believe

[@reginawalker7199]

Hello I need to get in touch with this man. Please if anyone could help me with information as to how to talk to him I would appreciate it very much. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@wandagrace3716]

Can I have a phone number to get a hold of him

[@richardphillips8475]

Once when I was very young I too walked up to, very slowly, and I did catch a Robin with my bare hands. It had jumped up on a limb of the pine tree to be of the perfect hight that I merely reached out and took hold of the bird. And after I took it to show my mother what I had done I let the bird go and it flew away. I did pet it and to calm it down. I do not remember the bird hurting me although my mother said otherwise.

[@BarbaraWilson-n1v]

Boy, would I have loved to talk with him

[@preston2899]

I live 2 miles from the old chilioco school

[@debfassbinder9283]

OSIYO !! CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT THE TSE YAH AH HAR (CHEYAHEYAR?) PEOPLE ?? THE CLAN ??

[@SBintHennigan-u2l]

🪶🫀📿the way

[@BishopLake]

Osiyo from Georgia.

[@deborahherrin3214]

I want to learn the language

[@Okie8T9]

ᎢᎪᎯᏛ ᎠᏅᏓᏗᏍᏗ 🙏

[@tehapu7358]

Awado Sir.

[@raveneye7747]

💧🪶🐢👁🐺🦅🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@mrowlman5483]

🦉🦉🦉🦉

[@d8rain]

Crosslin smith jegesv