To pray you open your whole self To sky, to earth, to sun, to moon To one whole voice that is you And know there is more That you can't see, can't hear Can't know except in moments Steadly growing, and in languages That aren't always sound but other Circles of motion. Like eagle that Sunday morning Over Salt River. Circled in blue sky In wind, swept our hearts clean With sacred wings. We see you, see ourselves and know That we must take the utmost care And kindness in all things. Breathe in, knowing we are made of All this, and breathe, knowing We are truly blessed because we Were born, and die soon within a True circle of motion, Like eagle rounding out the morning Inside us. We pray that it will be done In beauty. In beauty. .Joy Harjo
About This Quote
This quote is often used to explain the concept of the circle of life. This circle of life is the idea that all living things go through a life cycle, which consists of birth, growth, maturity, and death. The quote above captures the idea that this cycle is not just for humans, but it is for everything in nature as well. The circle of life can also be seen as a metaphor for change.
It’s important to understand that everything in nature will go through its own cycle. There will be times when you are happy and healthy, but then you will become old and ill. Your body will grow older until it dies.
There is no escape from this cycle of life!
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