Walk in Beauty... The Purpose of Life | Navajo Teachings

Navajo Historian, Wally Brown, teaches about the philosophy of Walk in Beauty. According to the traditional beliefs of our Diné… this is the purpose of life.

It is pursuing and obtaining Joy, Happiness, Confidence, and Peace. This video focuses on confidence and how important it is.

How to get it when it is not there. And what it looks like to have confidence spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically.

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[khajiitkitten]

To anyone who needs a little lift in spirits:
"If I am to be insulted, I must first value your opinion."
So True!

[three_dog]

as someone who struggles greatly with self esteem and confidence, i can definitely say that having others around you to help build it is absolutely crucial. my experience has been that most people prefer to put others down in an attempt to boost their own low self esteem instead of being supportive. no battle is won by one person, and the battle against the self is not won without the support of others..

[jameslipke]

I was so very blessed growing up. I'm 55 years old and my parents raised me to be comfortable in the skin that I'm in. I was taught that my self esteem should never be dependent upon anyone else's approval. Treat people the way you would like to be treated and to never make fun of anyone that's different from me. It is the things about each of us that are different that make us each unique and special. I've always considered not "fitting in" or not following the crowd to be one of my very best qualities. The only person I will ever have to be good enough for is me. The same goes for each and every human being. Thank Grandfather for your wisdom.
~ APRIL LIPKE

[cdeweijer]

One day I decided to be kind and respectful to the people I would come across. I started to look around and be thankful for all the nice and simple things that I noticed. This was the beginning of inner growth and it made me move from mental devastation to happiness.
Lifting up other peoples minds with some positivity and also earning trust from animals is so rewarding. I feel very grateful and strong now.
Thank you for your wisdom. Your beautiful native language is soft spoken and seems to express innate wisdom

[NeedToKnow]

I love that you care and take the time to share your life lessons. I look forward to everyone 🤗 thank you & stay well

[kurtbogle]

I have no one. Except the Universe, the Earth Mother, Father Sky, and Grandma Moon.
They are always with me. They guide me.
The Earth Mother gives me realizations.
My Celestial parents follow the one law of the Universe KINDNESS.

[NavajoChief]

Knowledge is what us natives need! We need to stand up n show our pride!

[xeno]

Another priceless gem, some of Wally's previous videos have helped me walk in beauty and confidence is the one thing needed most now. Many thanks!

[mayolson]

You and your teachings are such a blessing to me. Negativity is harsh. Love and kindness are what we are meant to be and do.

[DougKoper]

I hitch hiked through Navajo country in Arizona.Two native men noticed me at a trading post late in the day. They asked if I had shelter for the evening. I said I do I have a tent on my pack. But you have nowhere to pitch your tent they replied. I agreed. They said come with us and I did. They told me to pitch my tent in their yard, I did. They offered me into their humble home and wanted to know more about me. As I did them. We shared much of our cultures and differences and similarities. The next morning I was wakened from my tent with a beautiful breakfast. I was later taken to my distinction by their generosity. Those men changed my trust in people.

[randalldemichel]

Your words have been around since ancient times. We need to hear them again because we forget so easily. Thank you for your confidence to bring them again and remind us of the beauty way and the peace we all need in our souls.
If we all spoke as you do, there would be more peace in our world and love for each other, and respect for the Creator and the earth.

[cman]

In these days of chaos, your wisdom sir is a beacon of truth, thank you....

[PeaceJourney...]

Thank you for sharing grandfather's wisdom. So many of us have no grandfather to guide us, these videos make a great and positive difference in my life.

[geardaddy]

This is exactly what I teach in Sunday morning Bible Study. Freedom from fear, guilt, hatred, and shame through Peace and Grace.

[jameschryst]

Thank you Grandfather! I had to show my nephew once. "It's easy to tear a mans work down. You must point out the good things he has done. So he will be encouraged to continue with the work". He is a millionaire in Hawaii now. I am very proud of him. You are a good nephew! Jim BCC AZ

[debravogt]

My hand Cherokee and Cree daughter was not from my womb, but still resides in my heart and soul! I am White Wolf Woman! This my story! She was stoic, I taught her to stand up for herself! She thought she could never be a doctor, I helped her and taught her that being Cherokee and Cree she could be a doctor. Grades went from f's to straight a's. She was so beautiful! She was killed in a car accident!I have the nightmare of identifying her, bur she was decapitated. I had to identify her! The boy in the morgue had no idea! I literally almost my mind! She is on the reservation! I am blessed to have access to my love! I am White Wolf Woman, and this is my Story!

[monsterslayer]

Thank you, Hosteen Brown, for sharing this wisdom.

[paulsemeraro]

I have to say this again: i wish YouTube would let me like the videos on this channel more than once. Thanks again for a great video!

[whatsawigwag]

Priceless is the knowledge you share, great strength honor and wisdom you have. Thank you for making this available

[northpole]

Real solid clear talk about something so