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Wisdom of the Trees

4/29/2022

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My last morning on retreat.  What a weeek!  Once again, I feel called to share my reflection this morning.  Once again, take what is helpful, leave the rest...
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I take with me a little, tiny bit of wisdom received from/generously given by the trees.  Wisdom about endurance, presence and grace.  Wisdom about deep roots and about bending and flowing, about listening to the wind, being touched by what's around me and praising and worshipping always.  The wisdom of community holding us up, encouraging us along, supporting us through all stages of life.  The wisdom of surrender and sacrifice.  The wisdom that all that is necessary for new life to emerge.  The wisdom of interconnectedness with all things, also necessary for survival.
I have been touched by my smallness and insignificance - I am but a speck on the continuum of time.  Will I help or will I hurt?  Do no harm my monastic vows say.  Tread softly, watch where I step.  Sometimes go very slow to make sure nnothing is harmed.

None of this seems new knowledge, just things I tend to forget.  I go forth from this time and place with this tree energy, the tree spirit, in my heart.  I am deeply grateful.  I will hold this with reverence and awe, consciously, gently and lovingly as I re-enter my life.
Thank you.

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