Week 2- Understanding the Earth

After this weeks readings the issue that I find most interesting and relevant is American Indian relationship with the earth/land. The spiritual commitments made in treating the land, trees, rivers, etc as living objects and with respect is a way of life that I commend and think should be more of is today's society. The theme of respect is taken very seriously in a manner of reciprocity. A mutual balance and giving back to the land is essential to a proper existence. The earth provides knowledge and power and American Indians understand this notion. Also, to go along with this, as the land changes, so must the people. Americans Indians have a unique ability to physically and spiritually cleanse their minds and stay true to their beliefs.