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Listening to the Trees – They Speak of Ancient Life

July 4, 2014 by 2 Comments
Tree Overhanging Walnut Canyon © 2014 Bo Mackison

Tree Overhanging the  Canyon © 2014 Bo Mackison

Trees are sanctuaries. Whoever knows how to speak to them, whoever knows how to listen to them, can learn the truth. They do not preach learning and precepts, they preach, undeterred by particulars, the ancient law of life.

A tree says: A kernel is hidden in me, a spark, a thought, I am life from eternal life. The attempt and the risk that the eternal mother took with me is unique, unique the form and veins of my skin, unique the smallest play of leaves in my branches and the smallest scar on my bark. I was made to form and reveal the eternal in my smallest special detail.

~ Hermann Hesse

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About Bo Mackison

I'm a photographer, book-artist, traveler, naturalist, and creator of the Contemplative Creatives Journey, An Online Workshop and Community and Desert Wisdom Cards and Workshops. Though often not well known, I find the desert a welcoming place - a healing space. Its mysteries and gifts transformed me several years ago. Since that first encounter, I return again and again to fill my well in what most people think of as a desolate region. I'd love to share my desert discoveries and wisdom with you. Please subscribe to receive my five part mini email course The Gifts of the Desert. It's my gift to you.

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  1. Robin says
    July 5, 2014 at 2:30 pm

    Beautiful, dramatic shot. The Hesse quote is one of my favorites. 🙂

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  2. Debi says
    July 20, 2014 at 9:11 am

    Ah, the trees. The trees. Spark of life, yes. Orkney Island is void of trees due to centuries of them being cut down to make way for farming. Now none can grow there because the winds are so fierce. They are trying, though. Wonder what all those trees were thinking way back then…..

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