"All human beings are descendants
of tribal people who were spiritually
alive, intimately in love with the natural
world, children of Mother Earth. When
we were tribal people, we knew who
we were, we knew where we were, and
we knew our purpose. This sacred
perception of reality remains alive and
well in our genetic memory. We carry
it inside of us, usually in a dusty box in
the mind's attic, but it is accessible."
~John Trudell
'Twas fabulous to awaken at o' dark thirty
to this missive by one of my heroes. Also
fun to see my cousin and student teacher's
names attached. Wow! Just WOW!
At the time of his political activism dealing
with Free Alcatraz, I was a newlywed living
in Mexico. He was much revered and so
admired. He was courageous beyond the
pale . . . awakening in people a revisiting of
their own beliefs and feelings pertaining to
these issues.
He was a light in the dark places of our hearts
and minds. I so lament that he died so young.
I salute you, John Trudell. Know that your
message lives on . . .
John Trudell was a Native American
author, poet, actor, musician, and political
activist. He was the spokesperson for the
Indians of All Tribes takeover of Alcatraz
beginning in 1969, broadcasting as Radio
Free Alcatraz. 1946 - 2015 Wikipedia
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