Sacred Connections
My walk through a neighboring park seemed to mirror the energy at this time. White pine families bunched together, faces with different expressions giving a variety of messages, connecting with healing waters, and hearts. Then near the end of my walk, I was extremely disheartened when I found two trees taken down for no known reason to me. Pin pricks filled my heart. I grieved with them, praying for forgiveness and in deep gratitude for the gift of their lives. I feel a need to soothe the trees, my brothers and sisters when we grieving as a result of humanity's hands. The first stump you see in these pictures wanted no part of it, which I certainly respected. It was extremely hurt and suffering, full of fear. The second opened up its auric arms to me to ease my tears in a sweet connection I was so honored, more tears fell. In these instances, I frequently take a small piece of what is left , a small part of that being I have connected with and put it on my altar or around my home and love, honor, and thank it. Not one piece I picked up this day wanted to come home with me. I walked on, heavy in heart but was called back. After checking with more small chips left there, ready to move on once again, I was pulled toward and then gifted with a stick. I normally do not bring home something that large. When I asked, I was told by this tree that I was to make a beater with it. It gifted me with a branch for a beater. I was so touched. I had " lost" the first beater I ever made for my Shamanic elk skin while leading a retreat this past November. Miracles abound when we stay connected and we listen. I will treasure this heartfelt gift. I will use it in love and remembrance, and connection. Nature, Gaia, Pachamama, the trees, every aspect of nature is so generous, so giving, such a part of us. What a beautiful gift at such a heavy time. Knowing we will all be gifted and learn the lessons we need to learn at this time. Grateful to be here now and to help us all connect to the love and light in any way I can.