In Indian legend, the eagle is the favorite bird of the Great Spirit. It is said among my people that when you are confused, if you breathe your prayer on the eagle's pure down and send it heavenward you may know that the Great Spirit will listen.

Iron Eyes Cody 

Burn into the consciousness of every man that he can get well regardless of anyone. The only condition is that he trust in God and clean house.

Big Book  pg. 98

Great Spirit hear my prayers!