As a collective, we reflect on our place within the intricate web of life, humbly acknowledging our role as younger siblings in the grand democracy of species. Indigenous wisdom teaches us to learn from our elders, the plants, who have gracefully sustained life long before our arrival. They embody generosity, selflessly providing sustenance for all beings. Each of us carries a unique gift, a sacred responsibility to nurture and share it with the world. Our presence on Earth is not a necessity but a privilege. We are entrusted with the task of stewardship, to reciprocate the abundant gifts bestowed upon us by the planet. Let us embrace this responsibility with reverence and gratitude, fostering harmony and reciprocity with all of creation.
May we humbly learn from our elder plants, embrace our unique gifts,
and steward the Earth with reverence and gratitude,
fostering harmony and reciprocity with all of creation.
(adapted from: Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass; Debra Rienstra, Refugia Faith)