My elders taught me that feathers represent lofty ideals and the grace of inspiration that is based on truth. The straight quill of the feather shows us that the path of truth is constant and does not deviate.
Inside any seeker of truth is a longing for spiritual awakening. In the Native American culture, we are taught that the spirits ride the wind. Wind, found in humans, is called the breath. When we breathe air into our bodies we are able to access the creative inspiration we need. Allowing spirit to use the breath, to enter our physical forms, is illuminating. The same Spirit is a part of the wind that lifts the wings of Eagle, soaring high. Of all the Earth Mother’s creatures, eagles fly closest to Grandfather Sun, illuminating lofty ideals and purity of purpose.
Jamie Samms, Earth Medicine
I’m not sure how she got from feathers, to wind, to breath. I guess I’m feeling very inspired tonight. Maybe something will come to me later. One thing about breath, we don’t get very far without it.
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