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We Are Unspoken Words

Ep 177: Indigenous Spirituality Promotes Resilience

Mar 15, 2024
Exploring Indigenous spirituality and resilience, the podcast delves into unconventional origins of cornflakes, surprising animal behaviors, marketing strategies, and jelly bean secrets. From navigating intergenerational healing to engaging banter and gratitude for listeners, this podcast offers a unique blend of storytelling and humor.
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Quick takeaways

  • Embracing the concept of Wonkon promotes acceptance of life's mysteries and finding peace in the unknowable.
  • Trusting the process entails recognizing the limits of understanding, embracing unknown outcomes, and finding peace in chaos.

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Accepting the Unknowable

The story highlights the journey of a man grappling with the tragic loss of his daughter. Despite his analytical nature, he struggles to find answers to questions surrounding the accident. Embracing the Lakota concept of Wonkon or Mystery, he finds solace in accepting that some things are simply unknowable. This perspective helps him navigate blame, finding peace in the recognition that not everything can be understood.

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