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Paper Abstract: This paper discusses the Lakota Sioux prayer of oneness and kinship with all living things, Mitakuye Oyasin (All my relations) and applies the meaning of the prayer to the writer’s relationship with his automobile, iguanas, an oak tree and a beach. The holistic nature of the spiritual concept and its difference from organized religions is addressed. Paper Introduction: All My Relations Mitakuye Oyasin is Lakota Sioux and translates to all myrelations a prayer of oneness and harmony with all forms of life otherpeople animals birds insects trees and plants and even rocks Mitakuye More than organized religions which seem to promoteseparatism to me I believe the naturalistic and connectedness aspects ofMitakuye Oyasin are uniting and holistic Mitakuye Oyasin is a prayer that helps individuals remember thatwe are connected to all other aspects of Creation in a common bond ofkinship and Text of the Paper: The entire text of the paper is shown below. However, the text is somewhat scrambled. We want to give you as much information as we possibly can about our papers and essays, but we cannot give them away for free. In the text below you will find that while disordered, many of the phrases are essentially intact. From this text you will be able to get a solid sense of the writing style, the concepts addressed, and the sources used in the research paper. 72195 All My Relations Mitakuye Oyasin is Lakota Sioux and translates to "all myrelations," a "prayer of oneness and harmony with all forms of life: otherpeople, animals, birds, insects, trees and plants, and even rocks"(Mitakuye 1). I share an even deeper relationship and bond with an oak tree thathas been in my back yard since I was a child. More than organized religions which seem to promoteseparatism to me, I believe the naturalistic and connectedness aspects ofMitakuye Oyasin are uniting and holistic. I have often looked at thegrowth of this tree since my childhood and reflected upon my own growth.Each of us has grown bigger and stronger, with deeper roots growing intoexistence. It also enables me tokeep in close contact with my friends and loved ones, so I value it as animportant component of my life circle. It is at this time I most appreciate the kinshipand bond of life addressed in Mitakuye Oyasin, for I do not feel a part ofnature I feel of nature in a very fulfilling and connected way. Finally, I think I feel most connected to nature when I visit myfavorite body of water, Belmar Jersey Shore. This permits them to enjoy their existence moment-to-moment,which is a lesson I try to take from their existence. http://www.geocities.com/allrelations/ I often admire them their lack of conscious thought aboutmortality. Mitakuye Oyasin especially works for me in my relationship with mypet Iguanas. I say "connected" but thisparticular place transcends this word and actually makes me feel "part of"nature like any other part; the wind, the water, the waves, the sky andevery particle of life. This provides me with a sense of hope andoptimism about the future and gives me strength. Applying this to my own existence, I have aspecific relationship in this vein with my vehicle; an oak tree, myIguanas, and my favorite beach spot the Belmar Jersey Shore. It is thisunity of the whole and interdependence of the parts that most speaks towithin Mitakuye Oyasin.Work Cited"Mitakuye Oyasin." 9 October 2 6. By caring for my car (washing it,changing the oil, inflating the tires properly, etc.) my car returns careto me because what it enables me to do promotes greater harmony in my lifeby helping me achieve my personal and professional goals. I provide them with food and water and nurture them and they,in turn, provide me with companionship and remind me of my own connectionto nature. This is because it provides me withtransportation to and from school to acquire an education that will provideme greater learning and a better daily lifestyle. Some times when I feel frustrated with my own growth, I situnder this tree and realize growth requires time, patience and care justlike a tree to develop properly. Mitakuye Oyasin (1) is a prayer that helps individuals remember thatwe are connected to all other aspects of Creation in a common bond ofkinship and circle of life. With respect to my vehicle, though it is an inanimate object I sharea kinship with it in the bond of life. If this paper is not what you are looking for, you can search again: Search for: or Click here to request an essay written just for you.