Many weeks later when Sarla's baby was born, the entire community gathered and sang the Song of Life to the new baby boy. At the time of the full moon, the entire village again gathered to sing the baby's Song of Life during his naming ceremony.
Years later, the boy grew and after successfully completing his first hunting trip, the tribe again gathered in the circle around Little Squirrel and chanted his Song of Life. After he passed all the necessary requirements to enter adulthood, the people once again gathered to sing his Song of Life.
At the time of his marriage, Little Squirrel heard his Wind Song, his Song of Life sung during ceremonies. Finally, when his soul was about to pass from this world, all the people gathered around his bed to sing his Song of Life.
Each of us know we have a song. A beautiful vibration within as a reminder of our eternal purpose. Those we love must sing that Song to us throughout our lives. We all yearn to be loved, acknowledged and accepted for the person we are.
There is another event when the tribe gathers to sing the Song of Life to an individual. Whenever a crime or a serious anti-social offense is committed, the person is called to the center of the circle and expected to admit to the transgression. Then, the village sings their Song of Life to the child within the person.
In this way, poor behavior was corrected by reminding the individual of who their real self in the Creator's eyes. After the Song of Life is sung by ones family, friends and neighbors, there was no desire to do anything to disrupt the wonderful blessing given by the Song.
Our people did not have jails, prisons and insane asylums because there was not a need. Punishment was the extension of love in remembrance of the true identity within the person.
A friend and those who love you know your song and sing it when you have forgotten its vibration. People who love you do not care about the dark and ugly things you sometimes become. They hear the beauty of your song, they remember your light and know the sweetness within you.
If your mother was not given a special Song of Life before your birth, then you must begin to search for it now. Do not wait for the milestones of life to pass without this special recognition. Walking the good Red Road means knowing your Song. You can no longer be confused, lost, alone and depressed. You must give your Song of Life a strong voice.
When you know your Song of Life, you have two obligations: The first is to find people who have a similar song, similar vibrations, and sing it to each other. The second is to pass this wonderful custom down to the next generation. In this way we support our brothers and sister in their walk and we provide future generations with peace and happiness.
