The Earth purifies and refreshes. Whatever we
throw on the Earth-fragrant flowers, urine, or
excrement, the Earth doesn't discriminate. She
accepts everything, whether pure or impure,
and transforms it, no matter how long it takes.
We humans have done many careless things
that have harmed the Earth, and yet she does
not punish us. She brings us to life, and she
welcomes us back to her when we die. When
we look deeply and feel this connection to the
Earth, we begin to feel admiration, love, and
respect. When we understand that the Earth
is so much more than simply the environment,
we are moved to protect her as we would
protect ourselves. She is us, and we are her.
With this kind of communion, we no longer
feel alienated. 71