The Nature Spirits of Heart Springs Sanctuary insistently highlighted an area of focus, which was counter to my desires. Over time, I realized that they were right, even when what they were asking for seemed as if it was far beyond my abilities. Through their guidance and some much needed human assistance, we completed the beginning of a large rain garden project who’s purpose is to transmute fear and anger into Love, slow the run-off from our neighbor’s field, and capture the soil and fertilizer before going into the creek.
Are We Listening: Three Guidelines for Communicating with All Species
I recently was asked how I cope among despair. I think this is a great question and I often ask others this. Since it seems that we are all faced with overwhelm and despair. My answer is that I stop. I go outside and spend time with Nature, particularly the Plants. I look around. I move around. I taste, I smell, I touch, I breathe. As my nervous system calms and my Heart rate slows, I feel a different overwhelm. This overwhelm is from Beauty and awe. While here, I listen.
I have been teaching Plant Communication for over ten years. I have learned that helping people remember how to communicate with Plants is the easy part. The difficult part is helping them to understand HOW to communicate in general. In other words, we struggle to communicate well with one another, yet alone another species!
I have discovered three guidelines for improving communication (with ALL species).