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Chapter 1
Transforming from a glimmer to a sheen, the water reflects the world above, merging into Yádiłhił Nihita'. As I stand at the edge of the water, my painted toenails submerge into the cold water, and my hands glide on the surface. I belong to the Water's Edge clan and the Big Water clan. Living around water feels natural to me.
Walking barefoot on the rough earth, I am mindful of the dangers that lurk beneath the surface, just as in life, there are always hidden challenges and obstacles that we must navigate. The elevation around me varies, reminding me that life is a constant journey, with peaks and valleys, highs and lows.
Amidst the beauty and wonder of the universe, I am also aware of the fleeting nature of life. The Diné people, descendants of the ancient Anasazi, have lived in this place for many millennia, but each generation lasts only 150 years. A mere blip in the grand scheme of things. We are but small specks in the vastness of time and space, and yet we have the power to leave our mark, to make a difference in the world and to create a legacy that will endure beyond our time.
Tséyi' is what we call our home, nestled between the male Chuska mountain range and the female Black Mesa, it is a place of great significance to the Diné people. Two rivers join two canyons and flow out of the mouth in Chinle, creating a breathtaking landscape that has been sculpted by time and nature.
As a child, I...
Walking barefoot on the rough earth, I am mindful of the dangers that lurk beneath the surface, just as in life, there are always hidden challenges and obstacles that we must navigate. The elevation around me varies, reminding me that life is a constant journey, with peaks and valleys, highs and lows.
Amidst the beauty and wonder of the universe, I am also aware of the fleeting nature of life. The Diné people, descendants of the ancient Anasazi, have lived in this place for many millennia, but each generation lasts only 150 years. A mere blip in the grand scheme of things. We are but small specks in the vastness of time and space, and yet we have the power to leave our mark, to make a difference in the world and to create a legacy that will endure beyond our time.
Tséyi' is what we call our home, nestled between the male Chuska mountain range and the female Black Mesa, it is a place of great significance to the Diné people. Two rivers join two canyons and flow out of the mouth in Chinle, creating a breathtaking landscape that has been sculpted by time and nature.
As a child, I...
