Earth Dreaming on Earth Day
Dear friends,
Yellow Columbine Flowers
Today we are celebrating Earth day! This day was created by a North American called Gaylord Nelson on April 22, 1970 to bring awareness to the problems of contamination, conservation of biodiversity and other environmental concerns in order to protect our beautiful Earth.
I received a "Happy Earth Day" greeting from my son two days ago and he asked me how I plan to celebrate it. I told him that everyday is Earth Day for me and I celebrate the abundance of beautiful offerings from Mother Earth daily. In many parts of the world, it is Springtime and the new life springing up everywhere is just so uplifting!
The happy mellow yellow blossoms are popping up in my yard, like the columbine flowers, the dandelions, and the daffodils. Each flower looks like a kiss from the Earth and I feel so loved walking and meandering in the yard. I hold the question - what can I ever give back to Mother Earth for the abundant gifts showered on me everyday?
So I pay attention and give thanks! I tend to the plant and animal lives around me. And I guide forest bathing walks in the forest by opening the doors to full presence and sensory connection.
This past Tuesday, I had the honor of guiding a wonderful nature-lover who drove 2 hours to Prescott for an in-person guided walk. We had a magical and tranquil time in the forest. She told me "I didn't go far physically but I went really far in this two hour period". My heart felt like dancing hearing that. On the way out, I took a beer bottle and a soda can I found littering on the forest floor out with me. I had the distinct feeling that this little act of caring was appreciated by my forest.
On this Earth Day, more forest bathing walks are dreamed through me. There are two more remotely guided full moon walks coming up - one this month and one in May. I'm looking forward to some of you joining me on one of these walks listed on my website!
I wonder, what might Earth be dreaming through you right now?
Happy Spring!
- Jackie "Dancing Light"
Tea in the Vegetable Garden