#7th generation

Judy & Byron

After graduating from university, Judy and Byron returned to Bridgeport and began building their life together. At first, they rented a small house in a quiet suburban neighborhood, gradually growing in their respective careers. Judy dedicated herself to basketball, steadily working toward her lifelong dream of becoming one of the sport’s top athletes. Meanwhile, Byron built a successful career in accounting and eventually became a Chief Accountant. Later, they were able to buy a cozy home of their own, where their son, Vincent, was born. His birth came as a surprise to the whole family - born under a full moon, Vincent became the first spellcaster in their bloodline. Although they have yet to get married, Judy and Byron have long been a true family.

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Seventh Generation Many of us have heard of the term "seventh generation." The words come from the Constitution of the Iroquois Nation.

A common, summarized and short version of "seventh generation" derived from the Constitution of the Iroquois Nation that most of us have heard of is "In every deliberation, we must consider the impact on the seventh generation... even if it requires having skin as thick as the bark of a pine."

The Constitution of the Iroquois Nation (The Great Binding Law) explains "seventh generation" philosophy as follows: "The thickness of your skin shall be seven spans -- which is to say that you shall be proof against anger, offensive actions and criticism.   Your heart shall be filled with peace and good will and your mind filled with a yearning for the welfare of the people of the Confederacy.  With endless patience you shall carry out your duty and your firmness shall be tempered with tenderness for your people.  Neither anger nor fury shall find lodgement in your mind and all your words and actions shall be marked with calm deliberation.  In all of your deliberations in the Confederate Council, in your efforts at law making, in all your official acts, self interest shall be cast into oblivion.  Cast not over your shoulder behind you the warnings of the nephews and nieces should they chide you for any error or wrong you may do, but return to the way of the Great Law which is just and right.  Look and listen for the welfare of the whole people and have always in view not only the present but also the coming generations, even those whose faces are yet beneath the surface of the ground -- the unborn of the future Nation."

This philosophy is not unique to just the Iroquois nation. Many Native American nations and tribes and other indigenous people around the world have and still do live by this philosophy as well. They may not explicitly call it "seventh generation" thinking but it is evident through their oral (and now written) histories, actions, and ways of life that they share this important, virtuous and selfless way of life as well.

The clear message of "seventh generation" living is to think seventh generations ahead and act in ways that benefit, not sacrifice, the future generations, specifically the seventh generation after us. People usually associate this with a ecological actions and thinking, but I think it is more than that. Indeed, ecological acts and ways of life are a big part of seventh generation thinking and indigenous life and livelihood but that's not the whole story. Since everything is connected you really can't separate out the ecological without thinking about how it affects other parts of our interconnected world and lives.

My first original tumblr creations 😆

An old Lurantis I never posted It’s been a minute since i’ve draw some pokemon hihi

It’s here, the iPod touch (7th Gen) and we’re running iOS 13!

If you’re thinking of buying one, iOS 13 runs flawlessly and isn’t stripped down! You get all the same features as the iPhone, including the ability to download things from Safari. The iPod touch also now has raise to wake just like the iPhone. The iPod runs so smooth too, you’ll remember why you loved this tiny and extremely light device.