Indians endure—both in the sense of living through something so complete in its destructiveness that the mere… — Paula Gunn Allen
Indians endure—both in the sense of living through something so complete in its destructiveness that the mere presence of survivors is a testament to the human will to survive and in the sense of duration or longevity.
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The true nature of being is magical and that the proper duty of the creatures, the land, and human beings is to live in harmony with what is.
The nature of the cosmos, of the human, the creaturely, and the supernatural universe is like water. It takes numerous forms; it evaporates and it gathers. Survival and continuance are contingent on its presence. Whether it is in a cup, a jar, or an underground river, it nourishes life. And whether the ritual traditions are in ceremony, myth, or novel, they nourish the people. They give meaning. They give life.
We are the land, and the land is mother to us all.
