Right now is one of the prettiest times of year… I encourage you to go out into the forest, be absolutely present, if only for 15 min… longer would be even better. Notice all the little things; a bud, a blossom, animal tracks, mushrooms, insects, trees in flower. Become an explorer. Discover some of the medicine plants, some are really weeds. Let go of judgments. Examine everything as if it were the first time you have ever seen it. Cultivate ‘beginners mind’ and forget what you know -to experience what is -at this moment. You will be amazed. I love looking at all the little vignettes of leaves, pine needles, moss and stones as well as the grand sweeping vistas. Vary your vision. Notice how Black Cohosh is sending up fairy wands of white flowers at this time of year to notify us that it is time to reclaim the magic of our wildness!
Tune into that wild aspect of yourself. What is your heart yearning to create in your life? The forest has a unique way of opening us to receive Creativity and many other gifts. Every tree, shrub, and all the native flowers are magnificent gentle healers by their very presence. There was a time when everyone knew the magic and message of each type of plant, each rock, each kind of soil. The magic is still there, waiting to be rediscovered, engaged in, interacted with and celebrated. Remember our traditional roots and create your own magnificent tree of human expression!
When you walk around the forest, feel into it and connect with vibrant energy. Let it beckon you into a deeper level of consciousness and feel the radiance of the life force. When everyday worries completely disappear as you connect with Nature, inspiration will guide your choices and your Value will be unquestionable. From this space, our collective future is emboldened with passion and clarity. Cultivate the riches of our ancient forests and share the wealth!
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