I have heard it said that sunflowers turn toward the position of the sun. On cloudy and rainy days when the suns rays are obstructed from view, sunflowers will turn towards one another, perhaps to share the warmth of their energy.
What a beautiful thought to contemplate. In essence, all of creation yearns for and is drawn towards love and light, towards life with creative expression and a fulfillment of being alive.
In nature we are learning so much about how trees and plants communicate and help to support one another in community through intricacies of interconnectedness. I came across an article recently, describing some fascinating developments in our understanding of trees. Scientific findings suggest that trees circulate water and nutrients through a slow pulsating movement comparable to blood circulating through the human body and similar to a heartbeat!
Wow, the innate intelligence in all of life is a profound mystery and a message of hope!
There is so much heartbreak in the world today. Globally, nationally, locally, external events and internal turmoil that is taking a toll on our health and wellbeing. I find that the best medicine to worrisome thoughts is to get out of my head and into nature. Here is where I feel a renewal of my interconnectedness with all of life and the hopefulness that continually calls us to the more, to light and to living into our greatest potential. To live with equanimity towards all with respect and reverance 'for all creatures, great and small', as we remember that the only true gift we can offer is our LOVE.
A beautiful example of moving from darkness towards the light of love can be found in the gorgeous artwork of Bobbye Terry. Recently she raised money to help the people of Ukarine through her art.
Liz Sorensen Wessel
Sunflower by Artist Bobbye Terry
