The Wisdom of Trees
There is ancient wisdom held within Earth's guardians. A message of love, trust, and Divine ambition from Earth's ancients for our ego self.
Some of my dearest companions are trees.
Their form and grace never cease to inspire and, despite conditions or circumstance, they continue to find ways to lay down their roots and anchor into the earth, while reaching ever upwards.
Every place I have lived has had trees with pine-needles. Their metaphysical offering of courage and strength supports us through generational healing. Their wisdom a reminder of mature perspectives.
Siberian Fir (1) relates to aging and perspective, supporting us vibrationally to align with comfort, forgiveness, wisdom, accepting this present moment, optimism and peace. Essential oil: Siberian Fir Inhale from bottle or place a few drops in hand, rub and inhale. ** If applying to skin, patch test first. Always stop immediately if any adverse reaction occurs.
Many times, I have returned to the Redwoods to feel the grandeur of the ancient forest, once hiking with a friend to gather huckleberries within its boundaries. Magic!
My earliest memories of trees start in Oregon, USA, where my sister and I had a tree house our father built of a few planks and ‘steps’ to climb one of the oldest apple trees in our orchard. Our imaginations ran riot as we lay in the apple tree’s embrace, her nourishment within arm’s reach, cores easily tossed to the grass below for the hens to peck.
Later, in Australia and having been introduced to the childlike imagination of Enid Blyton, we found our own Faraway Tree (2). Continuing the magic, we dragged our pillows up with snacks and books to spend time in the branches of our Loquat. The Australian version was dryer, rougher, but still climb-able and provided a well shaded retreat from the heat of summer under its dark, veined, elongated leaves.
It took a long time to discover a similar affinity and the magic offered by Australian trees. But it did happen, and over time a deep love of our landscape has grown.
Now when I hike, I stop when guided to put my hands or heart to the trees, and step into their Divine energy. Often the feeling that follows is one of overwhelming love, as their energetic channel between Source and Mother Earth holds space for mine. A message may be recieved or they will accept my request for support, insight, or to help heal and transmute energy back to Source.
Recently, walking down a pebble strewn trail littered with shed gum leaves, I came to a magnificent gum with a smooth green skin, gently dotted with the remnants of old bark shed. Its full canopy of filtered greens waved gently between the canopies of others, filling the sky but not encroaching on its companions.
Pressing my hands to the smooth cool skin of green, I felt the calm the trees offer flow through me. I asked for support - it had been an energetic week of peaks and troughs - then for any message.
A Message from Trees
Love, dear one.
Love and be loved.
Give your desires and ambitions to God/Source. All is working out as it needs to.
When you look at us, you see growth, form without constriction.
We do not put expectation upon ourselves.
There is no pruning, shaping or other manipulation here.
We do not rush, nor tarry.
Everything happens in the Mother’s timing and we need only focus on being.
We help each other, support all parts of the whole without concern.
Loss is healed, and death continues to support the whole.
Cycled and recycled.
Remember the Divine plan you created [before this physical lifetime], give your worries to the Angels, and your trust to Source.
It’s pretty simple, isn’t it?
Imagine if we relaxed our collective grip enough to slip into this ease of being.
Blessings
Michelle x
Michelle Cowles
Spiritual Leader/Teacher/Learner
Copyright Michelle Cowles 2023
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(1) Emotions and Essential Oils, A Reference Guide for Emotional Healing, 7th Edition, 2018 Essential Emotions, LLC
(2) The Magic Faraway Tree, by Enid Blyton
needed this today , tears need to be shed but just stay where they are, I needed solace from my huge gum in my back yard. I stood there , gazed at my gum and there was a king parrot looking back at me..I received my message, I’m being cared for by my loved ones and ancestral spirits xxx
Yes, yes, yes, such wisdom and love from the trees. Being surrounded by trees is a huge intention of mine right now.