The voice of my grandfather said to me,The air is precious. It shares its spirit with all the life it supports. The wind that gave me my first breath also received my last sigh.You must keep the land and air apart and sacred, as a place where one can go to taste the wind that is sweetened by the meadow flowers.
The quote by Susan Jeffers in "Brother Eagle, Sister Sky" emphasizes the profound connection between humanity and nature, specifically highlighting the air we breathe and the land we inhabit. The voice of the grandfather conveys wisdom about the preciousness of air, which sustains all life. He reflects on the cyclical relationship between birth and death, suggesting that our existence is intricately linked to the natural world.
Furthermore, the grandfather urges the...
