Humans are vulnerable and rely on the kindnesses of the earth and the sun; we exist together in a sacred field of meaning. Joy Harjo earthexistfield Change image and share on social
Most people don't know that Congo Square was originally a Muscogee ceremonial ground... in New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz. Joy Harjo birthplaceceremonialcongo Change image and share on social
I hear from my Inuit and Yupik relatives up north that everything has changed. It's so hot; there is not enough winter. Animals are confused. Ice is melting. Joy Harjo animalchangeconfuse Change image and share on social
It took me 14 years to write 'Crazy Brave' because I kept changing the form and I also kept running away from the story. I said I don't really want to write about myself. But it's about writing about memory. Joy Harjo bravechangecrazy share on social
Someone accompanies every soul from the other side when it enters this place. Usually it is an ancestor with whom that child shares traits and gifts. Joy Harjo accompanyancestorchild Change image and share on social
The homeland affects you directly: it affects your body; it affects the collective mind and the collective heart and the collective spirit. Joy Harjo affectbodycollective Change image and share on social
I've been present at birth, and death is just as present and in equal balance. And I've been present at death, and birth is just as present, again in equal balance. Joy Harjo balancebirthdeath Change image and share on social
The radio is playing jazz, and I listen to the sound of the trumpet playing a solo until I become that sound. Joy Harjo jazzlistenplay Change image and share on social
I don't see the desert as barren at all; I see it as full and ripe. It doesn't need to be flattered with rain. It certainly needs rain, but it does with what it has, and creates amazing beauty. Joy Harjo amazebarrenbeauty Change image and share on social