This week, a respected Mi'kmaq elder in our native cultural group decided that my boyfriend should have a native name, and will be performing a naming ceremony on Thursday evening when our group meets. In this culture, you do not just get a name, you earn it, and the elder who names you decides on the name. So, I don't know what it will be, or why he is choosing that particular name, but I wanted to share this with you, since it means a lot to my BF who has so little to be cheerful about these days due to his failing health. I would love it if all my friends here would join us for a brief moment on Thursday night & send good vibes his way for a meaningful ceremony that will honor him and his respect for the culture, as well as sending our thanks to the Creator for the fact that this elder was able to see the depth of feeling and commitment to his way of life that my BF has exhibited despite his disability.
You get what you reinforce, not what you want.
~ Bob Bailey
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