Friday, February 19, 2021

Leave traces in your life.

Last Sunday, on the internet, I came across the beautiful Ten Commandments and Ten Precepts of the Indians. They call on me to think more deeply about it and to compare it with what you see in practice in the world and in people around you.

I paste them here in this blog:

The 10 Commandments of the Indians

1 * The earth is our mother, take good care of her.

2 * Cherish your relationships.

3 * Open your heart and soul to the great Spirit.

4 * All life is valuable and fragile, treat it with respect.

5 * Take from the earth what is needed and no more.

6 * Do whatever it takes for the good of all.

7 * Thank the great Spirit for each new day.

8 * Speak the truth, do good to others.

9 * Follow the rhythms of nature, get up and rest with the sun.

10 * Enjoy your journey on Earth, but don't leave a trace.

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The 10 Precepts of the Indians

1 * Treat the earth and all living things with respect.

2 * Stay close to the great Spirit.

3 * Respect your fellow man's property.

4 * Work together so that everyone benefits.

5 * Give assistance and kindness wherever needed.

6 * Do what you know is right.

7 * Pay attention to the well-being of body and mind.

8 * Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater good.

9 * Be truthful and honest at all times.

10 * Take full responsibility for all your actions.

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Not a bad idea if those commandments and precepts were followed. Certainly, the world looked different and people and animals had more fun in my experience.

The tenth commandment tells you not to leave any traces in your life. In addition to all those other assignments, this one made me doubt. I share the vision of not harming the world with our pollution from our ways of life or leaving a trail of destruction through your life. Not always easy in, for example, the consumption and throwaway society of which we are part. Clean up your mess and do not throw it in nature is not only simply said but also very simple to do on the other hand. 

But shouldn't you leave any traces? I don’t think so. It is not for nothing that you are here on earth and every person has a mission. By hanging limply and looking silly you achieve little yourself, but you do not really contribute to the well-being of yourself and others. Work together and deliver your unique and specific talents and contribution so that everyone benefits from it, would be the interpretation of rule four.

And the great thing is, your talents don't require you to envy, adore, or try to adore others. Don't be blinded by those beautiful exteriors. Just be nice and simple yourself. After all, all those other places (people) have already been taken.

Please leave your positive mark. Everyone benefits.



Gangey Gruma (Frans Captijn)


Captijn InsightCatalyst in developing tranquility & in-sight to get in a sustainable way real connection, purpose, pleasure and flow in life, love, family, business, career and work again.




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