Life Is Conscious

...as trusting one’s intuition, listening to one’s core needs regarding natural light, sleep, temperature, caloric, and hydration needs; especially because these are so highly individual. Only experience can adequately teach this. Our ancestors of our various origins became true masters of understanding these things as a need; it was not only their life, but their survival, which depended on mastery of their knowledge of the natural world, and how to “treat the land properly.” 
When a tree was cut down, nothing was wasted; and 10 trees’ continuation was then ensured. When an animal was killed for food and clothing, it was done so consciously, in gratitude, even sacredly. They understood fully, the sanctity of life, and the importance of acknowledging this with respect and gratitude. Finally, nothing from this animal was wasted; all was respectfully, graciously used from the animals’ sacred life, serving as a continuous reminder from whence it came, in sacredness. 
There are ways of implementing this respect, gratitude and honoring life as sacred in our modern day. 
Over time, this ability to be “at one” with the natural world has become a dying art; a way of life, which has become more dismissed. Through the generations, it has gradually become nearly forgotten, seen as less important. 
It is important; it is as important as ever before, possibly more than ever. The good news is that we are seeing it return. Many of our younger generation are showing skill, knowledge and interest in the natural world, from reptiles, amphibians, insects and birds, to mammals, fish and plants; the interest is reawakening. I submit that this natural careening toward the natural world should be encouraged, harnessed. It is beneficial, therapeutic for the individual; and the knowledge of it, for us today, not only useful, but vital. 

-From IV "Autumn Harvest, Affirm Life," 
"NOW IS THE TIME, THE MERGING OF PAST AND PRESENT TO SUSTAIN OUR FUTURE 


The first warm, friendly smile of the year on a sunny day, seen from a stranger, matches the brightness and warmth of the first 70-degree temperatures. It is refreshing, welcomed, just like the first, sweet experience of the Hyacinth and Crocus blossoms, which occur at about this same time. People’s pace begins to naturally increase. This is natural and joyful. We are onto new projects and ideas." 
-From II "SPRING CLEANING 

One’s faith should confirm anything factual. Examples of random facts: Dinosaur bones exist. Smoking is bad for your health. Cholesterol is only found in animals. Positive, kind thoughts, are good for our mental health. Just as negative thoughts have a detrimental effect on our health. Spirit mind, body are one in relation to their influence on one another, etc. 
-From I Winter "Back To The Hearth"