The world is full of half-enlightened masters…The true master understands that enlightenment is not the end, but the means. Realizing that virtue is her goal, she accepts the long and often arduous cultivation that is necessary to attain it. She doesn’t scheme to become a leader, but quietly shoulders whatever responsibilities fall to her. Unattached to her accomplishments, taking credit for nothing at all, she guides the whole world by guiding the individuals who come to her.

…superior people can awaken during times of turmoil to lead others out of the mire.
But how can the one liberate the many?
By first liberating his own being.
He does this not by elevating himself, but by lowering himself.

Led by indigenous rights leaders, a movement is growing stronger that is celebrating Indigenous People’s Day, instead of Columbus Day. Alliance for a Viable Future is part of this growing movement that believes we must officially change the Columbus Day holiday, in the Federal government, and rename it as Indigenous People’s Day.