The jungles and forests are the lungs of Grandmother Earth. The wind is moved by the ocean gyres and is the breath of Grandmother Earth. The creeks, rivers, and oceans are the vascular system of Grandmother Earth. The water that runs through them is the blood of Grandmother Earth. And the land under our feet is the flesh of Grandmother Earth. In every way that matters, the earth has its own physiology. When we talk about the sacred direction of Below, we’re referring to the teachings and indigenous medicines of Grandmother Earth that make up the source of all life. Grandmother Earth weaves the
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