Prayer brings us together. Different people call prayer by different names, yet it is the same unified feeling behind our activity of prayer. In the Native American tradition we immerse ourselves in prayer and gratitude every day. Today we honor Indigenous People’s Day, joining each other in circle in a prayerful way. Jesse invites and encourages all to come share in this practice of connectivity through prayer in circle. 

How do you feel about being perfect? Our doubts keep us from fully engaging in life. Today, honoring Indigenous People’s Day, Jesse Poydak offers his tradition of sitting in prayer circle for unity and healing. He invites us to look into each other’s eyes, speak from our hearts and listen deeply, for bringing us back onto harmony with Creator.

Engaging in the simple act of giving thanks brings us into the present. Appreciating opens us to the bond of our belonging on Earth. How might Native American tradition inspire our gratitude? Why does Thanks Giving matter for our future? May we join together in wonder.

We can carry the gifts of our elders forward. Our elders both respect individuality and carry the history of who we have been together. Jesse will share his journey from disconnection with his Native American heritage to blessing and inspiring community as an elder.