Braiding Sweetgrass – Putting Down Roots
Braiding Sweetgrass – Umbilicaria: The Belly Button of the World
Sweetgrass is often braided into three strands, which symbolize mind, body, and spirit in some Native American cultures. This braiding is a metaphor for the integration of knowledge, experience, and spirituality.
This section of the book serves as a profound meditation on how we might live more harmoniously with the earth, emphasizing gratitude, mutual respect, and the sacredness of all life.