Tádídíín Béé Atiin (Corn Pollen Road) - Connor Chee
“Tádídíín béé atiin” is a Diné (Navajo) phrase meaning “corn pollen
path” or “corn pollen road.” Corn pollen is sacred in Diné
tradition—it is used in prayers throughout each day. Typically kept
in a medicine pouch, the pollen is used by taking a pinch between
the index finger and thumb; some is sprinkled on the head, some on
the tongue, and the rest is sprinkled in the eastern direction as an
offering for prayer. For the Diné, corn pollen is prayer.
The “corn pollen road” is a metaphorical path to living a beautiful
life, based on a Diné concept of balance and beauty known as
“hózhó.” It is believed that by using corn pollen in daily prayer, one
can keep a healthy balance in life—spiritually, physically and
mentally. This song for voice and piano explores the idea of the gift
of balance and beauty that corn pollen provides for the Diné.
“Tádídíín béé atiin” is a Diné (Navajo) phrase meaning “corn pollen
path” or “corn pollen road.” Corn pollen is sacred in Diné
tradition—it is used in prayers throughout each day. Typically kept
in a medicine pouch, the pollen is used by taking a pinch between
the index finger and thumb; some is sprinkled on the head, some on
the tongue, and the rest is sprinkled in the eastern direction as an
offering for prayer. For the Diné, corn pollen is prayer.
The “corn pollen road” is a metaphorical path to living a beautiful
life, based on a Diné concept of balance and beauty known as
“hózhó.” It is believed that by using corn pollen in daily prayer, one
can keep a healthy balance in life—spiritually, physically and
mentally. This song for voice and piano explores the idea of the gift
of balance and beauty that corn pollen provides for the Diné.
“Tádídíín béé atiin” is a Diné (Navajo) phrase meaning “corn pollen
path” or “corn pollen road.” Corn pollen is sacred in Diné
tradition—it is used in prayers throughout each day. Typically kept
in a medicine pouch, the pollen is used by taking a pinch between
the index finger and thumb; some is sprinkled on the head, some on
the tongue, and the rest is sprinkled in the eastern direction as an
offering for prayer. For the Diné, corn pollen is prayer.
The “corn pollen road” is a metaphorical path to living a beautiful
life, based on a Diné concept of balance and beauty known as
“hózhó.” It is believed that by using corn pollen in daily prayer, one
can keep a healthy balance in life—spiritually, physically and
mentally. This song for voice and piano explores the idea of the gift
of balance and beauty that corn pollen provides for the Diné.