We are all (de facto) connected because we are a part of nature, but we have built walls to keep nature separate, because our culture is human focused; we've been taught that we are more important than other parts of nature, and that's a hard lesson to unlearn. And when we begin to care more about nature it's easy to become overwhelmed, and then we need more walls to protect ourselves from feelings of anger and guilt.
Last week I shared some Medicine Art practices and projects for fall seeds that included the intentional steps of collecting, observing, preparing, creating, sharing and giving thanks. What I'm finding is that it's easy to find ways to connect to the earth, and - with intention - any simple task (even a chore) becomes a path to healing.
Agenda:
1. Set leafy intentions
2. Collect leaves as a sacred activity
3. Observe leaves (with kids)
4. Observe leaves (with adults)
5. Create leaf mold to cultivate abundance
6. Leaf mold thanksgiving
