She is a gracious mother, and we would surely die without her. Since she is small within our universe and very fragile, we must look out for her, protect her from harm, and take care of her. Many people have become divorced from Mother Earth. Urban social problems exhibit evidence of this. Mental institutions, penitentiaries, and hospitals are full of people who could benefit from refocusing their lives around Mother Earth.
People spend too much time trying to escape from their problems.
Just look at all the beer stores, liquor stores and drug stores in your community. Spirituality has become bankrupt. Spirituality is the highest form of politics among indigenous people. We listen to and take counsel from our spiritual leaders. Immense problems are affecting Turtle Island and the future that we share.