Facing a tree I am consumed by its beingness in the world. The fact of the tree, regally steadfast in its stance, makes me but a pawn to its presence. My unarmed hands human me. I may touch the tree and experience its trunk on my palm but I cannot reposition its location by physical [...]

We give thanks for this food And the Sun and the Earth And the Divine Force That is in all things Bon Appetit! (Traditional)

The people need help The people need help Let’s make the medicine Focus your attention Open your awareness The Spirit of the Forest is here Plant Spirit Beings We call you in this moment The Stars, the Sun, and the Moon Elemental Air Fire from the South The Water and the Earth Dogwood and Aralia [...]

The spirits That guide me That guide me Guide me on my path On my path I found my brothers And my sisters Of my heart To the spirits I offer my thanks I offer my thanks For everything in this life

From the forest I receive Strength to work From the forest I have everything Every, everything God gives me The forest is a splendor In the way that it is made With love it is harmonized And leaves the Earth satisfied We must live on the Earth With total satisfaction And if we want to [...]

I am the Forest, I am the Water I am the fluid, you are the blood Give me your love, receive my love Receive the forest, deep in your heart

Water of Life, Water of Life Soothe my soul, soothe my soul Make me whole, make me whole Make me whole I am free, I am nourished I am free, I am nourished Hey, Hey, Ho, Hey, Hey Ho Hey, Hey, Ho, Hey, Hey Ho\ (Kathryn)

The truth of the Forest Is inside of my heart I give thanks to the Forest For all the love I receive Child of the Forest Never forget who you are Receive your strength from the Forest And your tranquility

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