Every Day, Your Eyes, Ears, and Heart Are Exposed to Energies, Images, Voices and Stories.
These Exposures Shape Your Thoughts, Emotions and Health. Practicing Discernment in What You Allow Into Your Mind and Body Is a Sacred Act of Self-Respect and Spiritual Protection.
Native American Wisdom Teaches That Every Encounter Has a Spirit. What You Watch, What You Hear, and What You Speak Either Strengthens or Weakens Your Spirit. Exposure Without Discernment Can Lead to Confusion, Disconnection and Dis-ease.
Discernment Is the Sacred Boundary Between Your Inner Peace and the World’s Noise. Choose What Nourishes. Reject What Depletes. You Do Not Owe Your Energy to Everything That Calls for It.
Affirmation:
“I Have the Wisdom to Know What Strengthens Me and the Courage to Say No to What Weakens Me.”
Cultural Tip:
Many Native American Families Teach Their Children Early to Avoid Gossip, Violent Stories, and Media That Disrespect the Earth, Women, or the Spirit. Choosing Silence, Prayer, and Nature Over Harmful Exposure Is a Path of Honor.
Water Activity:
As You Wash Your Hands, Imagine You Are Washing Away Any Energy or Information You Absorbed That Does Not Belong to You. Let the Water Take It and Cleanse Your Mind.
Prayer:
“Creator, Help Me to See Clearly What Is For Me and What Is Not. Strengthen My Eyes to See the Truth and My Ears to Hear Only What Aligns With Your Love.”
Daily Activity:
Before You Open a Device or Engage in Media, Pause. Ask Your Self, “Does This Bring Me Closer to Health, to Peace, and to Purpose?” If Not, Choose Another Path.
Indigenous Language Word:
In Anishinaabemowin, Debwewin Means “Truth.” Practicing Discernment Is a Way to Live in Debwewin, Choosing What Is Spiritually True Over What Is Superficially Loud.
Journal Prompt:
“What Do I Expose My Self to Daily That Might Be Draining or Distracting Me? What Can I Replace It With That Brings Healing or Clarity?”
Reflection for Slowing Down:
Notice the Effects of What You Take In. Does a Conversation Leave You Feeling Lighter or Heavier? Does a Piece of Music, Film, or Social Media Stir Peace or Anxiety? Let This Awareness Guide Your Choices.