“We call it the “sacred” red road because it is the road that will lead us to living the good life, an honest and healthy life. — Larry Aitken, Chippewa nation.
Those of you who know my wife Suzy know that she doesn’t like to travel on interstates, especially I-40. She prefers blue and black roads and puts up with red roads. And for those of you who don’t understand what I am talking about and use GPS to get everywhere, the color of the roads references how the highway appears on a Rand-McNalley map or atlas. But the sacred red road means a whole different road.
The “sacred” red road is the daily path we walk on when we are seeking a direct relationship to God. This road is not one without potholes, bumps, curves and detours. The Chippewa nation’s red road will test you like no other path, but to travel this path is a honor above all others. The benefits in taking this challenging trail are exciting, not only for ourselves but for the effect that will be felt for generations. Your children and your grandchildren will see its benefits. When we walk on the sacred red road we traverse for ourselves, our children, and grandchildren.
In your meditation ask yourself if you want to walk on this sacred road or instead — hop on a interstate. If you travel the easy way, you may get where you are going faster, but what did you see along the way and did you leave your children behind?
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