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Essay / Wakan Tanka Research Paper - 1048
He told them: “Our Mother Earth is the source of all life, whether plants, plants with two or four legs, wings or human beings. Mother Earth is the greatest teacher if we listen, observe and respect her. When we live in harmony with Mother Earth, she recycles the things we consume and makes them available to our children. As a man, I must teach my children how to care for the Earth so that it will be here for future generations. So from now on, I realize that the Earth is our Mother. I will treat her with honor and respect. I will honor the interconnectedness of all things and all life forms. I will realize that the Earth does not belong to us, but we belong to the Earth. Natural law is the ultimate authority over land and water. I will learn the knowledge and wisdom of natural laws. I will pass this knowledge on to my children. Mother Earth is a living entity that sustains life. I will speak out in a positive way whenever I see someone abusing the Earth. Just as I would protect my own mother, I will protect the Earth. I will ensure that the earth, the water and the air are intact for my children and for my children's children, the children yet to be born.¨ When this was said, the children of Cetan Luta began to love the earth and to follow what their father had said. and the earth grew and the animals led the most joyful lives and the trees