Direct Connection With The Spirits Of Plants
Hey! Magnificent Green Beings,
You who spread your mantle of Beauty
Over the surface of the Grandmother!
Beloved Ones I long to be with you,
To feel your presence, within and without,
To lose myself in your Greenness.
Let me travel in your cells as you travel in mine,
Welcoming you in as I give of myself,
Experiencing our Oneness.
In order to carry out your own plant initiation ceremonies you will want to have an authentic way to connect with the consciousness of plants. If this is new for you, this chapter presents simple methods to help you connect with the spirit of plants. If you are already experienced with plant communication, you can either skip this chapter or perhaps you may discover some additional ways to help deepen your plant relationships.
I feel at home in the plant world and many plants are close friends. Some of them are more acquaintances and some take longer to get to know than others. This is normal. Basically I relate to plants in the same kind of way that I relate to humans. Always remember that plants have consciousness. Treat them with respect. Talk to them. This does not have to be out loud, although they do respond to our voices. They are also much cleverer at telepathy than most humans! You may find it similar to the way you communicate with a beloved cat or dog or other animal.
Whatever you are feeling has an impact on the plants around you. If you approach them feeling love and gratitude, awe and wonder, they will certainly respond. These feelings cause your heart to open, and having an open heart is the easiest way I know to connect with plants. Simply relax and enjoy the beauty of the plants around you. If necessary in the beginning stages of your time with plants, tell yourself you are playing a game and pretend that you are communicating with the plants. Trick your mind and allow your imagination to lead you.
Exercise to Connect with the Spirit of a Living Plant
1. Relax and trust that you can indeed make a connection with a plant spirit. It is only the
The above is excerpted from Sacred Plant Initiations: Communicating with Plants for Healing and Higher Consciousness, Carole Guyett, published by Inner Traditions.
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