Eagles soar more surely than we walk-but even so we are eagles in spirit. Physical wings are not so important to us if we can free our spirits to soar.
As a symbol of freedom, the eagle builds its nest higher than any other nests and its eyes have vision that can survey anything moving far below. It sets its wings to catch the wind and its flight is graceful and beautiful. Unlike us, it takes time to renew and restore-even its beak is renewed and its old feathers replced with new ones.
When we set our minds and spirits to do something, nothing can bring us down. But rest and renewal are necessary-and never just luxuries to be avoided.
I am here by the will of Great Spirit, and by His will I am chief.
Sitting Bull
Sioux