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The Serviceberry
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"The Serviceberry" Quotes

"The Serviceberry" by Robin Wall Kimmerer explores the interconnectedness of humans and nature through indigenous wisdom and the symbolic significance of the serviceberry plant.

Quotes

The gift economy is a circle, not a line.

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gift economyreciprocitynature

We are showered every day with gifts, but they are not meant for us to keep.

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gratitudegiftsnature

In a gift economy, abundance is generated by sharing.

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gift economysharingabundance

The earth loves us back with her gifts.

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earthlovenature

Gifts create a bond between giver and receiver.

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giftsrelationshipsbond

When we take only what we need, there is enough for everyone.

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sustainabilityneedsabundance

The problem is that we have forgotten how to hear the language of other beings.

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communicationnatureunderstanding

Gratitude is the doorway to abundance.

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gratitudeabundancemindset

To be indigenous is to be of a place.

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indigeneityplaceidentity

Reciprocity is the way of the Earth.

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reciprocitynaturebalance