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. Native Earth Wisdom is not limited to any particular indigenious people, tradition or place. We are all native people of Mother Earth. The purpose of this book is to understand our relationship with Earth and how to be harmonious with all our relations. Included are the essences of earth wisdom, with examples and practices for becoming sensitive to the energies and spirits of life. Topics also included are spiritual healing and personal wholness. Chapters: Respect and Love, Meditations in Nature, Sacred Places, Spirit of Place, Spirits of Nature, Power & Integrity, Our four powers, Fire of our soul, Expansion of power, Power of sensitivity, Protection, Native Holistic Healing, Four kinds of Healing, Medicine Wheel, Sweat Lodge, Medicine bag, Earth and Sky, SkyWisdom meditations, Animal Spirits & Guides, Guides & Guidance, Practices & Meditations. Other related books from Matthew Martin include: Shaman's Walk (a 4 day walk experience in nature with a teacher giving practical earth-wisdom practices and commentaries), and Earth Geomancy (teachings and principles about earth energies, building & placement, healing the land, and living in harmony with Earth).