There is no assignment here, but I
want to make some observations; the first being that I am in full agreement
with the ideas put forth here. From the
lesson:
-“..as hunter/gatherers. Such a lifestyle requires a vast knowledge of
the seasons, and of the patterns and habits of wildlife, and of plants and
herbs and their healing powers.”
Though living in the world few consider their impact upon the same. Consider stepping outside your front door and onto your lawn without shoes. Cool grass and earth press against your bare feet – soil to soles (to soul). Small stones come to your attention as you walk, as does brittle grass and the earth that begins to work its way between your toes. In addition to a ‘knowledge of seasons’ and their patterns, we may also note how little we pay attention to the small details before us. More than what we feel, consider that in turn, Earth is touching you back. Earth and all that grows on her are more than alive, but have a presence. As breath enters our lungs enriching our blood, so too does Earth sustain our Being.
Though living in the world few consider their impact upon the same. Consider stepping outside your front door and onto your lawn without shoes. Cool grass and earth press against your bare feet – soil to soles (to soul). Small stones come to your attention as you walk, as does brittle grass and the earth that begins to work its way between your toes. In addition to a ‘knowledge of seasons’ and their patterns, we may also note how little we pay attention to the small details before us. More than what we feel, consider that in turn, Earth is touching you back. Earth and all that grows on her are more than alive, but have a presence. As breath enters our lungs enriching our blood, so too does Earth sustain our Being.
-“Our brains are wired for the outdoors
and nature, not for urbanization.”
Nature creates within us a
shuddering and dazzling intensity of immensity, in contrast to our remarkably
small and insignificant role. In fact,
it is the same smallness that prompts us to create shelter about us – first within
the Earth herself, then earthwork buildings, then independent structures, and
now one-upmanship style architecture. The
further we have moved from Earth’s protective embrace – concealing ourselves
with technologies – the further removed we have come from our Self.
-“..the Black Mountain Druid Order
is a philosophy combining elements of psychology and ecology.”
Many include in their definition of
shamanism the ‘intermediary’ nature of this role; specifically, how such
individuals meet and interact with the Spirit world. My definition is that of intermediary between
the tribe and nature.
-“Nature makes it easier to
meditate, and meditation makes it easier to achieve emotional and mental
wellbeing.”
Meditation is nothing less than
participation. There is a gap between
the bodymind and the world about us - an opening waiting to be filled with
awareness.
Live Deliberately!
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