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Teachings of the Eagle Feather, Part 32: A Teaching of the Hawk

  • Writer: zhaawano
    zhaawano
  • Feb 28, 2022
  • 2 min read

Updated: Feb 24


Namebini-giizis (Suckerfish Moon)/Makwa-giizis (Bear Moon), February 28, 2022


 


 

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Gekek the Hawk, a spirit grandfather who flies high in the sky, is a natural leader celebrated for his sharp vision and clear mind. He is always relied upon for sound judgment in challenging or complex situations.

As humans, we often overwhelm our minds with a multitude of emotions, opinions, and choices. This excess of stimuli leads to distraction and decision fatigue, leaving our minds exhausted and ourselves unable to make the right decisions.

The hawk shows us that we need mental clarity before making significant, potentially life-altering decisions. The hawk advises us not to wait for the "perfect time and moment." The right moment is NOW. Delaying for the perfect moment is when things slip away. If you're unsure about the right decision, MAKE IT, and - this is crucial - DO EVERYTHING WITHIN YOUR POWER to make it RIGHT. Avoid a mind clouded with negative emotions and numerous options that only serve to confuse and hinder genuine progress.


Be like the hawk. Don't delay in making the right choice. Rise high and remain compassionate—a person with a generous heart, known for the hawk's perceptiveness, loyalty, honesty, and straightforwardness.

The hawk inspires us to break free from mental and emotional burdens and distractions, urging us to concentrate on the present moment. Emulate the hawk—swift and courageous. Do not fear the opinions of others (family, friends, colleagues, competitors, enemies), and do not worry if a life-changing decision appears arrogant to those who disapprove.


Hawks, as decision-makers, possess the ability to "soar" by staying compassionate and maintaining passion and enthusiasm in their actions and relationships, even when they make choices that others may disapprove of.


Be like the hawk. Don't delay in making the right choice. Rise high and remain compassionate—a person with a generous heart, known for the hawk's perceptiveness, loyalty, honesty, and straightforwardness.


 

Image: Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy. Courtesy of Franklin Foer, writer for the Atlantic

 
 
 

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