Words of Wisdom from the Hopi Elders « It’s Getting Hot In Here

This proverb from the Hopi Elders, “We are the ones we’ve been waiting for . . .” has stuck with me ever since I came across it in Yes! Magazine a few years back. As I follow the dialog from IGHIH, I feel blessed to be part of such a wise and compassionate movement. Stay true, stay strong, ask questions, demand answers, be creative, and curious . . . love. The Hopi Elders say . . . . .

We have been telling the people that this is the
Eleventh Hour
Now we must go back and tell the people this is the
Hour

And there are things to be considered:

Where are you living?
What are you doing?
Are you in right relation?
Where is your water?
Know your garden.

It is time to speak your truth.

Create your community.
Be good to each other.

And do not look outside yourself for the leader.
This could be a good time!

There is a river flowing now very fast
It is so great and swift that there are those who will
be afraid.
They will try to hold on to the shore.
They will feel they are being torn apart and they
will suffer greatly.

Know the river has its destination.

The Elders say we must let go of the shore, and
push off and into the river, keep our eyes open, and
our head above the water.

See who is in there with you and Celebrate.

At this time in history, we are to take nothing
personally.
Least of all ourselves.

For the moment that we do, our spiritual growth
and journey comes to a halt.

The time of the lone wolf is over.

Gather yourselves!

Banish the word “struggle” from your attitude and
your vocabulary.

All that you do now must be done in a sacred
manner
And in celebration.
We are the ones we’ve been waiting for . . .

-The Elders, Hopi Nation, Oraibi, Arizona -

About Josh

Josh Arnold can think of no greater gift than to be alive in a time of unprecedented crisis and opportunity. Josh is often found in a state of Blessed Unrest – compelled to do all in his power to create conditions conducive to life for his fellow human and non-human cohabitants. Josh sees his work in the context of a Great Turning – a movement that uses the creation of an environmentally sustainable, socially just, and spiritually fulfilling world as the guiding principal of all its actions. After graduating from Wheaton College with a degree in “Global Sustainability”, Josh started the nonprofit organization Global Awareness Local Action (G.A.L.A.) to help make sustainable living fun and practical. Josh is unwaveringly committed to helping the Lakes Region, NH area become a vibrant example of sustainable community. But G.A.L.A. is not all that Josh spends his time on. In the summers, Josh travels around the United States with Clean Vibes – a music festival “greening” company. In addition, Josh is a sales representative for Recycled Office Products, Inc. and helps offices reduce their eco-footprint by offering a wide selection of post-consumer products. And finally, if you happen to visit Wolfeboro, NH and get a whiff of fried food, there is a good chance you just missed Josh – his car runs on Waste Vegetable Oil.

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1 Erin Kenzie Apr 8th, 2007 at 3:12 am

That is a great line. When I first read it, though, I thought it meant the opposite - that we’re the scary harbingers of destruction we’ve been afraid of all this time, rather than the saviors. But it’s all the more poignant because it works both ways.

Btw, hi Josh. How have you been?
2 Bhil May 26th, 2008 at 9:53 pm

The earth - it said, Balance
The sun - it said, Energy
The sky - it said, Frequency
The plants - they said, Harmony
The spirits - they said, Resonate
He said, I don’t have the Patience
She said, I don’t have the Shoes.
Be a nebula rider or - Return…

Return…

Return…

…
Tu-Ju