Renewal

Tunkashila,

You have always been and before you there was nothing

Give me the vision to see the good in all

Give me the strength to know when I am weak

Give me the courage to face myself when I'm afraid

Let me be a true friend to the poor, the defenseless and the innocent

Let me be a fearsome enemy to the greedy, the violent, the malevolent

Let me always speak the truth

Let me always keep my word

Let me be gracious and dignified in defeat

And humble and gentle in victory

Mitakuye owasin

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