"The wisdom of the ancients lies not only in the stone circles and sacred texts, but in the language of rain upon leaves, in the song of wind through branches, and in the silent knowing of your own heart when it beats in rhythm with the Mother Earth."
Physical Setting & Preparation
Find a place where you can sit beneath a tree that is coming into full leaf. Position yourself with your back against the trunk, feeling its sturdy support against your spine. Spread your legs before you in a comfortable position, allowing your hands to rest palms down on the earth on either side of you. Feel the dual connectionโthe vertical link through your spine to the tree rising above you, and the horizontal link through your hands to the earth spreading around you. Take several deep breaths, allowing the scent of new growth and earth to fill your lungs. Listen to the sounds around youโbirdsong, rustling leaves, perhaps distant waterโand let these natural rhythms begin to synchronize with your own heartbโฆ
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