Butterfly against the wind: A book with purpose
Discover a powerful journey of wisdom and support. Every purchase of this unique book contributes directly to Native American communities, offering insights and making a difference.
100% Non-Profit
We are honoured to share that Lakota, Teacher, Musician, and International speaker Tiokasin Ghosthorse has generously donated 50 copies of his book, Butterfly Against the Wind, to support a cause close to his heart.
Every book sold through Mystic Bone will help raise funds for Native American communities, with all proceeds being donated directly to support charitable work on reservations. Only the delivery cost will be deducted.
This is more than a book sale. It is an opportunity to support Indigenous communities while receiving the wisdom of one of the most respected Native voices of our time.
Who is this book for?
Butterfly Against the Wind is for those who feel that modern life has become disconnected from something essential. It speaks to readers who are searching for deeper meaning, a stronger relationship with nature, a greater understanding of Indigenous wisdom, or a different perspective on what it means to be human.
Rather than offering quick answers, this book encourages reflection on some of life's most important questions. How do we reconnect with the natural world? What have we forgotten about our relationship with the Earth? Why do so many people feel disconnected, despite living in an age of constant information and technology? Through stories, teachings, and insights rooted in Lakota wisdom, Tiokasin Ghosthorse invites readers to slow down, question assumptions, and explore a more relational way of being in the world.
This book will resonate with seekers, nature lovers, spiritual explorers, Indigenous allies, and anyone curious about perspectives that offer profound connections.
What makes this book different?
Many books about spirituality, personal growth, or Indigenous wisdom are written to teach, explain, or offer solutions. Butterfly Against the Wind takes a different approach.
Rather than telling readers what to believe, Tiokasin Ghosthorse invites them into a different way of seeing. Drawing upon Lakota perspectives, the book challenges many of the assumptions that underpin modern life, including our relationship with time, nature, identity, progress, and even language itself.
What makes this book especially unique is that it is not a second-hand interpretation of Indigenous teachings. It comes directly from a respected Lakota elder whose life has been dedicated to sharing his people's wisdom while remaining deeply rooted in his culture and traditions.
Readers often find that the book does not simply provide information, it creates reflection. It encourages you to slow down, listen more deeply, and question ideas that may have gone unchallenged for too long.
Why This Matters
Many Native American reservations continue to face significant social and economic challenges. For many years, Tiokasin Ghosthorse worked alongside organisations supporting Lakota communities on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation, helping bring awareness, resources, youth programmes, and culturally centred care to Native families and children.
By purchasing this book, you are helping continue the spirit of that work.
You are supporting communities, preserving culture, and contributing to initiatives that seek to create brighter futures for Indigenous children and families.