As one elder asked me, what does the Creator say about all this.

To O.P. I have read a bit about what you are asking and you talk some about nature spirits. Which seem bottom up. My teachings were top down,always go to the Creator first. If your intentions are good and you talk to the Creator then you operate from that good place. People situations and events will happen between you and your Creator the right way. Then Creator can put the things in your life you need.

Just my opinions.