■ In all that you do, consider its benefit or harm upon yourself, your children,

and your people.

 ■ All that you do will return to you, eventually, for good or ill. Thus strive.

always to do good to others, or at least always to be just.

 ■ Be honest with yourself and others. This above all: to thine own self be true.

 ■ All life and Humankind, especially your own family and folk, has the spark of divinity

within it. Protect and nurture that spark.

 ■ Give your word sparingly and adhere to it like iron.

 ■ In the world, your first trust and responsibility should be to your own people.

Yet, be kind and proper to others whenever possible.

 ■ Pass on to others only those words that you have personally verified.

 ■ Be honest with others and let them know that you expect honesty in return.

 ■ The fury of the moment plays folly with the truth; to keep one’s head is a

virtue.

 ■ Know which battles should be fought and which should be avoided. Also,

know when to break off conflict. There are times when the minions of chaos are.

simply too strong or when fate is unavoidable.

 ■ When you gain power, use it carefully and well.

 ■ Courage and honor endure forever. Their echoes remain when the

mountains have crumbled to dust.

 ■ Pledge your friendship and your services to those who are worthy. (those attempting to better their situation morally)

Strengthen others of your people, and they will strengthen you.

 ■ Love and care for your family always and have the fierceness of God in

their protection.

 ■ Honor yourself, have pride in yourself, do your best, and forgive yourself

when you must.

 ■ Try to be above reproach in the eyes of the world.

 ■ Our people should always endeavor to settle any differences among

themselves quietly and peaceably.

 ■ If the laws of the land are beneficial to folk and family, they should be

obeyed.

 ■ Have pride in yourself, your family, and your folk. They are your promise for

the future.

 ■ Do not neglect your mate and children.

 ■ Everyone should work according to the best s/he can, no matter how small

or how great. We are all in this world together, thus we must help each other forward.

 ■ One advances individually and collectively only by living in harmony with the

natural order of the world.

 ■ The seeking of wisdom is a high virtue. Love of truth, honor, courage, and

loyalty is a hallmark of the noble soul.

 ■ Be prepared for whatever the future brings.

 ■ Life with all its joys, struggles, and ambiguities is to be embraced and lived

to the fullest.

SACRED WAY ultimately will be the pursuit of honorable actions in thought, word, and deeds.

this written code will act as a guide for walking this Noble, unpopular, sacred way.