Hopi Elders' Prophecy – Inspiration for “We Are The Ones”

The inspiration for my original song “We Are The Ones”, which was written seven years ago this month, came partially from a writing of the Hopi Elders that was circulating the web during that time. It is still quite pertinent. I was impelled to search for the exact quote today when I discovered that there is another Obama video with the exact same title that has over a million hits! For many years I have been on a quest to know when, where and how to put the songs that have been gifted to me to the best use for humanity. It is with great humility and gratitude that I celebrate the giving of this gift at this poignant time.

Oraibi, Arizona, June 8, 2000

You have been telling people that this is the Eleventh Hour, now you must go back and tell the people that this is the Hour. And there are things to be considered. . . .

Where are you living?
What are you doing?
What are your relationships?
Are you in right relation?
Where is your water?

Know your garden.
It is time to speak your truth.
Create your community.
Be good to each other.
And do not look outside yourself for your leader.

Then he clasped his hands together, smiled, and said, "This could be a good time! There is a river flowing now very fast. It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid. They will try to hold on to the shore. They will feel they are being torn apart and will suffer greatly. Know the river has its destination. The elders say we must let go of the shore, push off into the middle of the river, keep our eyes open, and our heads above the water.

And I say, see who is in there with you and celebrate. At this time in history, we are to take nothing personally, least of all ourselves. For the moment that we do, our spiritual growth and journey come to a halt.

The time of the one wolf is over. Gather yourselves! Banish the word 'struggle' from your attitude and your vocabulary. All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration.

We are the ones we've been waiting for.