In the Lakota tradition, William Edelen, through both his age and life's journey, bespeaks the status of holy man. Revered by elders, he smokes of an ancient sacred pipe. While in his 90th year Bill experienced two significant spiritual encounters with nature. This collection of prescient essays honors those experiences. One experience was a face to face meeting with a praying mantis while visiting the hallowed estate of Krishnamurti. The mantis symbolizes stillness, calm, patience, balance and intuition. It is revered in many cultures as the presence of God and a search for the great hunger...