redwood wisdom
When I am among the trees, especially the willows and the honey locust, equally the beech, the oaks and the pines, they give off such hints of gladness. I would almost say that they save me, and daily. I am so distant from the hope of myself, in which I have goodness, and discernment, and never hurry through the world but walk slowly, and bow often. Around me the trees stir in their leaves and call out, “Stay awhile.” The light flows from their branches. And they call again, “It’s simple,” they say, “and you too have come into the world to do this, to go easy, to be filled with light, and to shine.”
Mary Oliver
Currently [always] learning: to listen to the trees.
This may be relevant to and hopefully helpful for those who – like me – find new years resolutions to be a bit intimidating, and/or who were even exhausted by the thought of having new years intentions [but who might have eventually written down a few things, if not a few days after the 1st of January…].
Here’s what the wise Northern California redwoods had to say:
- Stay rooted + do your best to move with the breeze.
- Remember your resiliency.
- Dead trees create opportunities for new life + new growth.
- Listen [to your Self / nature / all beings].
- Look up.
- You are free.
What do the trees / what does nature say to you?
Read the newsletter for nourishment for the new year via my “recipe” concoctions, opportunities to work and practice with me based on your personal goals and intentions, mindful living tools, and good vibes.
Take good care of your Selves and each other,
xo
S
Photo: Matt Baker / Grove of the Old Trees / December 2021.
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