I write often about my beautiful book club. Our latest read was Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants" by Robin Wall Kimmerer. As we discussed the reasons we loved this book, I felt especially appreciative of the friendship we share. We were meeting at Tina’s farm and the beauty of the deep woods, the song of the whip-poor-will, and the dogs frolicking through the yard as we sat on the back deck enjoying the twilight — all these things accentuated the wisdom and beauty of this book. Here is a favorite quote of mine: “Until we can grieve for our planet we cannot love it—grieving is a sign of spiritual health. But it is not enough to weep for our lost landscapes; we have to put our hands in the earth to make ourselves whole again. Even a wounded world is feeding us. Even a wounded world holds us, giving us moments of wonder and joy. I choose joy over despair. Not because I have my head in the sand, but because joy is what the earth gives me daily and I must return the gift.” Thinking about the times we have shared in our two decades of meeting, this final quote seems to sum up our relationship: “There are some aches witchhazel can’t assuage. For those, we need each other.” The gratitude I feel for these friends is all-encompassing. Namaste …
“Arctic regions, sunny tropics, giant hills, winged winds, mighty billows, verdant vales, festive flowers, and glorious heavens, — all point to Mind, the spiritual intelligence they reflect. The floral apostles are hieroglyphs of Deity. Suns and planets teach grand lessons. The stars make night beautiful, and the leaflet turns naturally towards the light.”
Mary Baker Eddy - Science & Health Page 240:2-9
“Forgiveness turns the world of sin into a world of glory, wonderful to see. Each flower shines in light, and every bird sings of the joy of Heaven.”
A Course in Miracles T-26.IV.2:1-2
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