in the tapestry of human existence, we often find ourselves ensnared in narratives that do not follow the threads of truth and wisdom, much like the stories woven around native americans that fail to capture their true essence. it prompts us to begin afresh, casting aside the preparatory scripts laid out by history, urging us not to seek a backdoor into understanding their culture, but rather to approach with open hearts and minds, ready to learn and embrace the richness of their traditions and knowledge without prejudice or preconception.