Predating European arrival my ancestors upheld a simple philosophy that
high-lighted individual values and beliefs while also improving perception.
The simple philosophy is called the Red Road, The Corn Pollen Way. The idea is
to live a holistic lifestyle in a sacred manner. This traditional path did not
demand perfection, it did not instill self-righteousness nor was it a religious
dogma that required attendance or subscription. According to oral teaching
(spoken in my Native language) it is my understanding that this traditional
path allows an individual to find a BALANCED focus in their life. The focus is
up to the individual, for every person’s journey is different.
To attain a peaceful BALANCE “the way” will intuitively and spiritually reveal a
necessity to be a person of, humility, honesty, integrity and respect. When that
happens courtesy and compassion flood the conscience so that the individual
might exercise the virtues listed above. It is then, that enlightenment and
harmonious balance manifest and radiate from the practitioner. “The Way” is
administered through, prayer, song, meditation, exercise and example. Love
replaces hate, grace expels grudge, tranquility overshadows turmoil and
identity courts confidence.
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BOE founder Gary Red Corn Maloney wrote this. 

"BOE’s circle represents love, equality and community. To identify love, equality and community in
its truest context requires us to hold one another accountable in regards of sharing responsibility.
Our responsibility is to create an environment which expels hate, bigotry, ignorance and judgement.
The creation of such an environment is possible when we as architects have a conscience that is
pure and free of malignant desires. We are architects because we build on one another’s strengths
and qualities to ensure a safe haven for our children. We are also cultivators because we weed out
hinderances that take essential nutrients that supplement our dignity, integrity and identity. As
cultivators we will also bask in the warm welcoming rays of the sun in terms of earned reward for
capturing currency. We vow to keep a healthy stock of timeless virtues so that our circle defines love
in all its beautiful and beneficial forms."

Our founder Redcorn wrote,   Balance- " B.O.E solutes and acknowledges the Native American Medicine Wheel for all its deep esoteric meanings. Of the many meanings it represents, there is one that encompasses human integrity and dignity in which; COMPASSION, RESPECT, REVERENCE and COURTESY formulate a simple recipe that mitigates our common issues, encourages self-improvement and restores a Balance in our individual Identity. " 

Offers- 

the native American medicine wheel also represents the four colors of all people unified in communal love. Each color is equally portioned to indicate equality. East is yellow, south is red, west is black, and north is white.

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 SAMHA (substance abuse and mental health association) defines Recovery as  "a process of change through which people improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential in the areas of 1) Health 2) Home  3) Purpose and 4) Community.   The process of recovery is supported through relationships and social networks."  

BOE supports  12 step programs.  Many of us here are also members of 12 step groups such as:  Alcoholics Anonymous, Wellbriety ,Alanon -Alanon is to help friends and families of alcoholics , and ACA-Adult Children of Alcoholics or dysfunctional families. 

At BOE we welcome everyone, whatever you are experiencing and whatever your race or sexual orientation.  We a

Some of us do this by attending meetings on a regular basis, working the 12 steps of programs such as : Wellbriety, Alcoholis Anonymous and Alanon- which is for families and friends of alcholics.  We also workwith a sponsor and developing a relationship with our higher power.  We support you in your chosen path.

Hope, the belief that these challenges and conditions can be overcome, is the foundation of recovery. The process of recovery is highly personal and occurs via many pathways. Recovery is characterized by continual growth and improvement in one’s health and wellness that may involve setbacks. Because setbacks are a natural part of life, resilience becomes a key component of recovery.  

 The process of recovery is supported through relationships and social networks. Some of us do this by attending meetings on a regular basis, using the 12 steps of Wellbriety, AA or Alanon, working with a sponsor and developing a relationship with our higher power.  We support you in your chosen path.

Today we will be reading from the _________________.    Some daily readings are on our website boelives.com on the literature page.  ( if Applicable)  

At this time our meeting is open for sharing.   Feel free to share

We try to share using “I” statements when we share.. We do not try to fix others. Fixing refers to  “giving advice, comforting or commenting on  someone's share.    

(READ THIS AFTER SHARING )

We have a website called boelives.com  Please check it out.   It contains a phone list, links to other meetings, affirmations and other resources.  If you would like to be added to our phone list, or texting group please let us know. Whatever you are going through, chances are someone here can relate. We find that as we move out of isolation, that hope and purpose enter into our lives and our burden is lighter. You matter to us.

(Read this When Applicable) We also try to hold a community outreach meeting about once a month.  We discuss things we can do to help the native community and ways to spread to word about B.O.E.    At this time we are actually planning our 1st Conference to be help possibly in August in Flagstaff.. 

Does anyone have any other announcements?

(Closing)

Would someone please lead us in a closing prayer.   ( example: Native prayer, serenity prayer, lord’s prayer, AA prayer etc. )

We will leave the Zoom meeting open after the meeting for fellowship