What does the gift of a tree offer us on the etheric level? We are all empowered to explore that devotion of meditative, transcendental energy. Trees hold the history and ability to transcend different levels of being. Their roots teach us of that which exists and anchors us bellow the surface of our own conscious minds. Their core, the heart and trunk that grows and lives with sap beneath the surface, is so very like our own skin, holding our physical being enclosed and protected as the systems of life occur within our cells. The branches reach to the light, even as the crown chakra , is every receiving the energy of the manifest universe, the potential to extend up beyond that which we see with physical being, and recharge from Divine Source. When I began meditating with trees, I was a child. I would hug close to my heart the ancient being and ‘ask’ to be shown the wisdom of their sentience. Through the communion of trees, my clairvoyance would expand. I would see how my rhythms of heart and my energy body would align with the patience of the tree, how the act of being close, and connecting my central nervous system in some manner with the stillness of the rooted being, brought about a deeper sense of calm, of timelessness. I learned to see that which frustrated or annoyed or was fearful, as so small, in the vastness of season change, the warmth of sun and the exhilaration of wind. When I am in communion in this way, I feel bands of gold light connecting my chakras through my spine, to the centre of the tree. I become aware of the way my energy body is opening ‘wings’ and gathering wind, sun, light, earth, and water. With respect, I return to ones that resonate with Peace during times of duress. Within every living being, is a lesson a teaching and a gift. What will we develop in ourselves and this world at large through a devotion of time and energy to connecting and learning from other sentient beings? Meditation can be a sinking in, yet over time, it also is an expanding outwards, beyond the confines of physical self, to a deep appreciating for the hearts that beat within us, and the Soul that is so very vast and connected to Light in every direction through multiple dimensions.
On a recent trip to India, I had the privilege and honour of being present for the planting of shoots, seedlings, from the bodhi tree that Buddha sat beneath during his realization of enlightenment. The tree, like all living beings who’s life spans recreate themselves through time, carried the energy resonance of that moment, as well as an imprint of the potential shelter or safe haven for spiritual seekers should they choose to seek in a similar way. When I placed my hands at the base of the seedling honoured as the spirit of Truth, the image of three seedlings having the potential to weave together into a gentle dome, that invited in the awakening through heart chakra and crown charka energy, of those who sat within the dome was such that I am encouraged to share my gathered ‘Tree’ perceptions in the following manner:
For those that feel drawn to exploring the healing power of trees spiritually, to learn to explore individual gifts for being rooted into this present life, yet looking through a window of Soul into past lifetimes, and the approaching cycles of light that we may concrete in our future, I offer this simple practice:
Begin the day with gentle movement before stillness, this could be a walk int he sunrise, or gentle yoga, or even sitting and practicing neck rolls, anything that is a natural extension of the ways in which we are each drawn to connect with our physical anchor of self. We acknowledge and honour the body to create a safe harbour for our Spirit.
Breathing fully, visualize oneself as a tree. The tree may always be the same, or it may change daily. What flow of energy, feeling, sensation or being do we light heartedly invite? Do we notice we are weighed down by a ‘load’ of some kind? Are we reaching outwards with giant branches? Or are we a sapling just beginning? In the process of developing and refining self awareness, what we each gather from practicing a simple visualization can be very rich. Having noticed if our tree had creature living around or connected to it, what do we do with our observations? Do we journal them down, so that further reflection can unfold? Or discuss with a loved one who is open to practising the same gentle exercise?
Sometime through out the day, visit a tree. A prayer that I use is:
“Thank you Divine Source for the bounty of Nature that offers us all so many gifts. Please allow me to connect in a healing and compassionate way with the wisdom of this forest, and this particular tree, to see, feel and hear that which can be of the greatest service to myself and the world at large, at this time. Thank you Amen, Oma and Aho.”
It can be that we practice in a forest, or in a meditative state. What tree holds particular significance for our energy field expansion? To connect with a tree that holds personal Power anywhere on the globe can be done in deep levels of meditation, or it can be physically connecting through a hug, a hand placed against, or leaning with ones spine alongside a local tree. As sensitivity develops, as we each release the ego or fear based thought patterns that may block our receptive qualities, we may find that the Self connects in new or very ancient ways with the energy source of a tree. If the meditation expansion to an alternate place was chosen, make space to visit a local tree for at least 4mins of communion to anchor the experience. Thank the tree for any wisdom gathered, shared or remembered.
*This is a simple and beautiful practise that can be shared with our children and loved ones. Sometimes we may feel the natural creative manifestation to draw paint or otherwise depict ‘our’ Tree of self. When we work with e spiritual unfolding, it is a gift we can give ourselves and the world at large to bring forth in a creative fashion, that which we have learned spiritually.
May we be like and connected with the Trees. May we grow and receive, and grow some more, and leave the seeds of our deepest levels of Compassion, for future generations to grow alongside.
With light and respect for ancient, new or evolving cultures reverence for sacred Trees,
Kamia
‘Soul Evolution’ a manual for expansion of consciousness holds further tools and anecdotes regarding the history that the earth carries for the clairvoyant, clairaudient, clairsentient and cognitive highly sensitive people incarnated on the planet at this time. Thank you all, for Shining. Purchase as a gift for the self or a Loved one through Amazon, iTunes, GooglePlay.
