Coyote Spirit's Gift
I am grateful for my imagination.
In a time long before now, the creator spirits gathered together to
admire the latest creations, First Man and First woman. "This is good,"
they said. "But they need to have a way to learn and to solve problems,
and to enjoy life." Coyote spirit smiled. He walked over First Man and
First Woman and blew a very special gift into their hearts and minds.
The other creator spirits looked at Coyote with suspicion. "What did you
give them?" they asked in unison. Coyote said nothing. He just smiled.
Great Owl spirit hopped over to Coyote and said, "Coyote, my brother,
Tell us that you did not give them the ultimate gift. We don't think
that are ready for it." Coyote ran and jumped between the bodies of
First Man and First Woman. "They will learn how to use it wisely. If
they use it from the heart first." Dragon spoke next. "Brother Coyote, I
understand that you want to have them be like us. But if they can't
keep their minds from overshadowing their hearts, they will destroy
themselves. I will become invisible and become their guardian, always
reminding them to use their hearts when using the gift that you gave
them.
Coyote smiled and said, "Thank you, Dragon. This gift will
allow them to communicate with us. It will help them create beauty. How
could I deprive them of that? Yes, there are risks. That will make the
gift all that more valuable."
The Creator Spirits gathered around
First Man and First Woman and blew life into them. They said to them,
"Be blessed, for Coyote has given you the most powerful of all gifts,
IMAGINATION. Be grateful for this gift and use it wisely. Because, like a
knife, if used carelessly, it will cause great harm. When used with
love, it brings beauty. Walk in the beauty way and be grateful."
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