Taking Back Our Power with Abraham Bearpaw & Anita Sanchez – The Four Sacred Gifts Ep. 8

12/03/2025 58 min
Taking Back Our Power with Abraham Bearpaw & Anita Sanchez – The Four Sacred Gifts Ep. 8

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Episode Synopsis

Cherokee activist Abraham Bearpaw encourages listeners to take back their power and live a life of balance through gratitude, intention, and more.

Grab a copy of Abraham Bearpaw’s book, Walking in Balance, to learn more about living a fulfilled life of balance.

This time on The Four Sacred Gifts, Anita and Abraham discuss:

Abraham’s parents and Cherokee lineage
The low life expectancy within the Pine Ridge Reservation
The tough times of Native activist Willa Mankiller
What it means to return to the center and live in balance
The demands and pressures of society
Substance abuse and suicide prevention through Cherokee lessons in well-being
Gratitude as a central tenant of ceremony
Aspiring to be spiritually, mentally, physically, and socially well
Using positivity for motivation instead of self-criticism
Considering why the creator made us the way we are
Setting an intention for our day, every day, and taking back our power
Showing ourselves and others grace
About Abraham Bearpaw:

Abraham Bearpaw is an author, motivational speaker and creator of the Walking In Balance wellness program. Mr. Bearpaw is also a cultural activist and shares traditional teachings so that others can live fulfilled lives of wellness. In recovery for over 10 years, Abraham Bearpaw is a living example of the effectiveness of the Walking In Balance program. Through the Walking In Balance program, he has helped many individuals and families in their recovery and wellness journeys.

“How do we live a life where we can feel fulfilled when we’re bombarded every day, adults and children alike, by social media, by all of these things? The world has gotten a lot noisier. I say, return to center. For Cherokee people, we believe in 7 directions. Center, for me, is where I am and where my heart is. My center is love. That is where I return to.” – Abraham Bearpaw

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