What the Trees Said – Our Bellies

Posted on August 22, 2013 | 1 Comment

boy and trees

What the Trees Said – Our Bellies

We have missed you
stepping lightly
patting our
bellies
soft
small palms
leaning
into us
when you
are weary.

What I know of the divine sciences and the Holy Scriptures,
I have learned in woods and fields. I have no other masters
than the beeches and the oaks.  Bernard of Clairvaux

Try This:
Spiritual Practice – Find a tree you like. Place both palms upon its bark. Feel the rough bark surface against your hands. Listen. Lean your weight against the tree. Look.
Say Amen.
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One response to “What the Trees Said – Our Bellies”

  1. Bob Holmes | August 24, 2013 at 9:38 am | Reply

    Growing up in the Blue Ridge Mountains, I’ve always loved trees.

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