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Ep. 8 - Taking Back Our Power with Abraham Bearpaw, Cherokee Nation

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Cherokee activist Abraham Bearpaw encourages listeners to take back their power and live a life of balance through gratitude, intention, and more.

Grab a copy of Abraham Bearpaw’s book, Walking in Balance, to learn more about living a fulfilled life of balance.

This time on The Four Sacred Gifts, Anita and Abraham discuss:

  • Abraham’s parents and Cherokee lineage
  • The low life expectancy within the Pine Ridge Reservation
  • The tough times of Native activist Willa Mankiller
  • What it means to return to the center and live in balance
  • The demands and pressures of society
  • Substance abuse and suicide prevention through Cherokee lessons in well-being
  • Gratitude as a central tenant of ceremony
  • Aspiring to be spiritually, mentally, physically, and socially well
  • Using positivity for motivation instead of self-criticism
  • Considering why the creator made us the way we are
  • Setting an intention for our day, every day, and taking back our power
  • Showing ourselves and others grace

About Abraham Bearpaw:

Abraham Bearpaw is an author, motivational speaker and creator of the Walking In Balance wellness program. Mr. Bearpaw is also a cultural activist and shares traditional teachings so that others can live fulfilled lives of wellness. In recovery for over 10 years, Abraham Bearpaw is a living example of the effectiveness of the Walking In Balance program. Through the Walking In Balance program, he has helped many individuals and families in their recovery and wellness journeys.

“How do we live a life where we can feel fulfilled when we’re bombarded every day, adults and children alike, by social media, by all of these things? The world has gotten a lot noisier. I say, return to center. For Cherokee people, we believe in 7 directions. Center, for me, is where I am and where my heart is. My center is love. That is where I return to.” – Abraham Bearpaw

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Cherokee activist Abraham Bearpaw encourages listeners to take back their power and live a life of balance through gratitude, intention, and more.

Grab a copy of Abraham Bearpaw’s book, Walking in Balance, to learn more about living a fulfilled life of balance.

This time on The Four Sacred Gifts, Anita and Abraham discuss:

  • Abraham’s parents and Cherokee lineage
  • The low life expectancy within the Pine Ridge Reservation
  • The tough times of Native activist Willa Mankiller
  • What it means to return to the center and live in balance
  • The demands and pressures of society
  • Substance abuse and suicide prevention through Cherokee lessons in well-being
  • Gratitude as a central tenant of ceremony
  • Aspiring to be spiritually, mentally, physically, and socially well
  • Using positivity for motivation instead of self-criticism
  • Considering why the creator made us the way we are
  • Setting an intention for our day, every day, and taking back our power
  • Showing ourselves and others grace

About Abraham Bearpaw:

Abraham Bearpaw is an author, motivational speaker and creator of the Walking In Balance wellness program. Mr. Bearpaw is also a cultural activist and shares traditional teachings so that others can live fulfilled lives of wellness. In recovery for over 10 years, Abraham Bearpaw is a living example of the effectiveness of the Walking In Balance program. Through the Walking In Balance program, he has helped many individuals and families in their recovery and wellness journeys.

“How do we live a life where we can feel fulfilled when we’re bombarded every day, adults and children alike, by social media, by all of these things? The world has gotten a lot noisier. I say, return to center. For Cherokee people, we believe in 7 directions. Center, for me, is where I am and where my heart is. My center is love. That is where I return to.” – Abraham Bearpaw

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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