The earth has received the embrace of the sun and we shall see

Hear the words of the great Lakota leader, Sitting Bull, who proclaimed: “The earth has received the embrace of the sun and we shall see the results of that love.” This saying, born of a people who lived in harmony with the land, is more than poetry—it is revelation. It speaks of the eternal bond between the soil beneath our feet and the light above our heads, a union of giving and receiving that brings forth all life. From this sacred embrace, rivers swell, grasses rise, and fields yield harvests. All creatures live because of this cosmic union. Sitting Bull, who knew the rhythms of the land, saw in it not only survival but also divine love.

The earth, dark and waiting, is like the heart of humanity: rich with potential but needing warmth to awaken. The sun, radiant and unceasing, pours its fire upon the soil, and in that union life blossoms. Sitting Bull, in his wisdom, called this an embrace, not a struggle. He saw creation not as war, but as love—a dance between heaven and earth. From this embrace, the results are visible: grain in the fields, fruit on the trees, animals grazing, and men and women nourished. To see nature rightly is to see a story of love written in every blade of grass.

Consider the ancient Nile, lifeblood of Egypt. Each year the river overflowed, flooding the soil, while the sun blazed above. This marriage of earth and sky made Egypt flourish. Temples, pyramids, and knowledge itself were built upon this foundation. Without the yearly embrace of the sun and the fertility of the soil, there would have been no civilization along the Nile. Just as Sitting Bull observed, the bounty of the land is always the visible result of this sacred love.

Yet the lesson reaches beyond crops and harvests. It teaches us of human life itself. When a heart receives the warmth of love—whether from God, from family, or from community—it too becomes fruitful. A child given affection grows strong in spirit; a people cherished by their leaders rise in courage; a world that honors love thrives in peace. Without love, the heart becomes barren soil; with love, it becomes a flourishing garden. Sitting Bull saw that the laws of nature are also the laws of the soul.

We must also remember that Sitting Bull spoke these words in a time of sorrow, as his people were pressed and their lands threatened. Yet even then, he looked to the sun and the earth and saw hope. He knew that though men may destroy, nature continues her cycle of love and renewal. His teaching is one of resilience: even when nations fall, the sun will still rise, the earth will still embrace its warmth, and life will be born again. There is always renewal after loss, always spring after winter.

The lesson is clear: recognize the sacred love that sustains us. Do not take for granted the rising of the sun, the growing of crops, the air you breathe. Each is the fruit of an embrace you did not earn but were given freely. Live in gratitude, and mirror this love in your dealings with others. Let your words be as sunlight, warming the hearts around you. Let your deeds be as fertile soil, giving back life where you tread. In this way, you become part of the eternal cycle of giving and receiving.

What then are the practical actions? Step outside and honor the sunrise. Plant seeds, not only in the ground but in the lives of others—acts of kindness, encouragement, and compassion. Protect the earth, for it is the vessel of this divine embrace. Teach your children to see nature not as a possession but as a gift of love. And above all, live so that your presence is like the sun’s embrace—bringing warmth, light, and life wherever you go.

Thus, remember Sitting Bull’s words: “The earth has received the embrace of the sun and we shall see the results of that love.” This is not only a truth of nature but a prophecy for the soul. For when love descends upon the waiting heart, its fruits cannot be hidden—they will blossom for all to see, and the world will be renewed through their beauty.