When bear who stands came of age, his grandfather came to him. the youth didn't need
ask what he was about to hear. he had heard his mother and his aunts speaking quietly
ound the cooking fire. he had heard them speak of the vision quest. while they talked, he
ard his aunt, called coyote woman, whisper his name. so, when his grandfather came to
m, bear who stands listened respectfully. he nodded in agreement when his grandfather
id him it was time for him to go up on the mountain. he felt ready to learn of his gifts
om the great spirit, for that is the purpose of a vision quest. he also knew that it would
hard. he knew he would be expected to be all alone for several nights and days. there
ould be only a little water to drink and nothing at all to eat. while alone on the mountain,
would chant his prayer to the four directions and listen for an inner voice. if he did this
ell, he might even see a vision. he hoped he would. for then he could speak from his
eart, knowing his place in the world. he might even be able to tell his people of things that
e in the future.
that supporting detail tells you that bear who stands knew it was time to go on a vision
uest?
he overheard his mother and aunts around the cooking fire.
he already wished to learn of his gifts from the great spirit.
he was told it was time by his grandfather.
he knew all youth had to go on one.