'Hózhó náasha'

My trekking buddy, Rollie Pup
Photo Yazzgrl ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2017

Hózhó náasha - the essence of this is 'life.'

As a southwestern person, my life is rooted in the expression of the my inherited ancestral Diné identity. As a eastern Diné and Hopi woman my language concerns the dialog of the high desert matriarchs of then and now. Everyday live this 'Hózhó náasha' way of being my optimism grows and lingers in my ears so that my life will be in a good way.

Creator God gave us our Indigenous languages, He alone knows our destiny. Everyday I wear my turquoise gems and have prayer to ensure my protection and guidance from above. The modern lives of Indigenous people is a sacred way of living. Collectively we gather in our own tribal communities and survive and exist - this is a blessing.

My current live is lived in gratitude and a quite humbleness. Growing in my adulthood has brought me to a peaceful place. I an content in my space and strong in my acquired knowledge. I know the gifts my Creator gave given to me and I live to 'live' a good life guided by 'Hózhó náasha.'

shił hózhó.

By Venaya J. Yazzie 2017

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