“Out of the ground the LORD God made to grow every tree that is pleasing to the sight and good for food, the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil” Genesis 2:9
Trees have always been important to me, but in recent years I have felt increasingly drawn into relationship with them, especially in the large park near my home and in old growth forests I have visited. Below are links to some blog posts I’ve written about my encounters with trees and what they have taught me, and how they have brought me into a deeper awareness and sense of grounding.
An Ancient Forest and the Ground of Being
Drawn Deeper into Forest: The Healing Power of Trees.
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A Whole Heart 