Near Poulso, Washington, is the resting place of Chief Seattle (ca 1786-1866) who was chief of the Squamish people. Near the cemetery is the Squamish Museum where we learned all about this tribe and their lives and times.
Calling themselves the Canoe People and this message was framed and on the wall in that museum. I'll retype the rules for you so you can read them........ we think they're darn good Rules for Living:
1. Keep going! Every stroke we take is one less we have to make.
2. Respect and trust cannot exist in anger; there is to be no abuse of self or others.
3. The adaptable animal survives; be flexible.
4. Every story is important: the gift of each enriches all.
5. Nothing occurs in isolation; we all pull and support each other.
6. Always nourish yourself; a hungry person has no charity.
7. Our experiences are not enhanced through criticism.
8. The journey is what we enjoy.
9. A good teacher always allows the student to learn.
10. When given a choice at all, be a worker bee..... make honey!
Tika says, "Well, I cannot read but they do sound good to me."
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