"Well, here we are again, revisiting that old concept of creating your own reality. Many of you have trouble accepting that concept. After all, if you believe you create your own reality, that means you must accept full responsibility for everything that happens in your life. Do you accept that responsibility? The only alternative is to pretend you're a victim. And you definitely are not a victim. Our dear friend Seth has given an added depth and dimension to the idea of creating your own reality. You not only create your own reality, but the reality you create is totally unique and special. It is yours and no one else's. You literally create and live in your own unique world. But, as Seth says, there is an overlap between your world and the worlds others have created for themselves. If that overlap did not exist, no two of you could ever agree on anything. The point we want to make here today is this: Yes, there is that overlap, and it's a good thing. But there is also the diversity of perspectives. That also is a good thing, for this would be one big, boring world were it not for that vast diversity. And so, once you accept and understand the oneness (the overlap) and the diversity, knowing it's all good, then all is well. You're all doing it your way. There's no other way you can do it. Acknowledge that, and you will find yourself with a greater, deeper sense of compassion and love for all others, for all that is -- and for yourself."

Sentinels of the Sky: Conversations with Chief Joseph