"Here is a message we need to take in, absorb as we start new phases in the work we are doing with lives Spirit sends our way. So many people are afraid of the men, and women who mature and deepen their spiritual path in prisons. Listen to the voice of a Grandfather: Bear Warrior." ~Dawn Wolf
Reflections
When I was in prison I remember one day I was just looking into the toilet bowl. I was fascinated for some reason at how clearly I could see my reflection in the water. I flushed the toilet and just like that my reflection was gone. For some reason I don’t know why but I just kept looking into that toilet bowl. I noticed that it took a long time for my reflection to come back.
In life we are faced with many decisions and like flushing the toilet bowl one bad decision can make you lose your reflection, your character, your integrity and your good name. When that happens it will take a long time to get it back. Some never get their reflection, character, integrity and good name back. By looking at my reflection in a toilet bowl sitting in my prison cell I learned a very valuable lesson. Now before making a decision I pray and wait for guidance. When I find myself making decisions before praying, seeking guidance and contemplating my options I find that there are usually repercussions.
On the battlefield the one day that I didn’t pray was the same day that I was injured in a firefight. I am still paying for this thirty years later. Praying and thinking before acting will take you on a smoother journey in life and my prayer is that everyone who sees you will see a good reflection.
Written by Bear Warrior
Native American Bear Warrior & fiance Yolanda Bailey