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I cured with the power that came through me. Of course, it…

“I cured with the power that came through me. Of course, it was not I who cured,it was the power from the Outer World; the visions and ceremonies only made me like a whole through which the power could come to the two-leggeds. If I thought that I was doing it myself, the hole would close up and no…” quote by Black Elk
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“I cured with the power that came through me. Of course, it was not I who cured,it was the power from the Outer World; the visions and ceremonies only made me like a whole through which the power could come to the two-leggeds. If I thought that I was doing it myself, the hole would close up and no power could come through. Then everything I could do would be foolish.”

Black Elk

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker attributes healing to an external spiritual force, emphasizing humility and the conduit role of the individual.

In simple terms: Healing comes from a higher power, not personal ego.

Key Takeaway

Seek humility and openness to higher guidance.

Themes

spirituality healing humility interconnectedness

Mood

reverent inspirational

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • medicine practice
  • ritual ceremonies
  • personal reflection
  • community health initiatives

Key Concepts

animism sacred power self-transcendence

Questions to Reflect On

  • In what ways can humility enhance healing?
  • How do cultural beliefs affect health practices?
A Different Perspective

May overlook practical medical knowledge and agency.

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