This book is not intended to be an exact description of any particular Native American tradition. Rather, the intention of this book is to highlight the spiritual essences fundamental to the Native American perspective, teachings, and practices. Also included are less-known teachings and practices of native earth wisdom. Our subject here is Mother Earth and how to be in a sensitive and harmonious relationship with all our relations. As such, these teachings are not limited to Native Americans, because all human beings are native children of our shared Earth. Therefore, these earth wisdom teachings and practices are for everyone.