We claim no special authority for inviting people to think about gentleness other than that we are human beings, and we believe it would be good if we all were to speak more openly about the possibilities for gentleness in our lives. We want gentleness to be important in our lives. As a value, it helps us be more aware of, and more appreciative of the gentle people we meet. They are our teachers. This blog supports the website at http://www.craftinggentleness.org
“Wisdom of the Elders, Inc.(WISDOM), a 501(c)(3) not for profit corporation located in Portland, Oregon, is committed to Native American cultural preservation, education, and race reconciliation. Working in collaboration with diverse cultural organizations and educational institutions, we record and preserve oral traditions and cultural arts of exemplary indigenous elders, historians, storytellers and song carriers in order to regenerate the greatness of culture among native peoples today and in future generations. We share these teachings with all generations of Native Americans and public audiences of all cultures via Wisdom of the Elders Radio Program and educational curriculum materials, the Northwest Indian Storytellers Association and its annual storytelling festivals, Turtle Island Storytellers Network, cultural celebrations, and other educational venues.”
