But, in a broader sense, our whole life is prayer. Our daily devotions are more important than food. We wake at daybreak, put on our moccasins and step down to the water's edge. Here we throw handfuls of clear, cold water into our face, or plunge in bodily. After the bath, we stand erect before the advancing dawn, facing the sun as it dances upon the horizon and offer our unspoken prayer. Our mate may proceed or follow us in our devotion, but never accompanies us. Each soul must meet the morning sun, the new sweet earth, and the Great Silence alone. We recognize the Spirit in all creation, and believe that we draw Spiritual Power from it.

The Wisdom of the Native Americans
The Eye Inside    by Doriano


The Philosophy of the University of Spirituality is not geared so much toward teaching basic precepts of prayer and meditation. Rather, our teaching suggests a shift in one's attention when engaged in these activities. Since prayer and meditational techniques are so wide, varied and sacred to each individual, we prefer to leave this area to one of personal preference and perhaps incorporate a new sense of awareness with existing practices. For example; when praying, to whom and what are you directing your thoughts? When meditating, to whom are you listening and what are you listening for? Are you praying to a force or entity that you perceive as separate and distinct from your conscious awareness? Are you asking for guidance to understand, realize and expand the force of love already within you? Is your frame of mind one of “help me” or “help me to help myself?”