HEALING

 

It is a bright shiny Morning at 10:30 AM. I have been mulling over how I should address our separation from Nature. I think to begin, we need to recognize it is a relationship. Our relationship with Nature often mirrors the one we have with each other. Our relationships are caring, loving, cooperative, inclusive or they are not. On the negative end, they can be using, exploitative, competitive, etc.

Perhaps it all flows together, and as we accept our oneness with each other, we will accept our oneness with Mother Earth. It is a little mind boggling that we would not respect the being [Earth] that gives us everything we need to survive. How did we get so locked into our minds, without our hearts, that we couldn't see the Earth is Love? Is that the left brained syndrome? Logic without wisdom? I can see how we did it. It is another level of separation. We fooled ourselves into thinking it was okay to manipulate matter without reference to the whole. We ignored the idea that the Earth is governed by a living being and thought it okay to manipulate, exploit, etc. without reference to the Earth's will and welfare. It is really an incredible leap into empty logic. Logic based only on a separated mind.

How could we not see the Earth is a living being? Look at what springs out of the Earth. It is super rich with life of all kinds, from microbes to whales and giant Sequoias. How could the Earth, herself, not be living energy? I don't know how to define Nature; perhaps the Energy Being of the Earth. We could settle for all the natural processes, but it is more than its processes.

The separation caused by our fragile bodies is minor in contrast to our total separation. The real separation came about when we quit regarding Nature with love. Religion played a strong role in this, especially Christianity, the church would brook no competition, they wanted God all to themselves. They wanted to be the controllers and purveyors of God's blessing. Nature stood in the way of their reach for complete power and control over the people. Part of this denial of Nature, is the subjugation of women, by most organized religion. I could write a book on this subject and maybe someday I will. Right now I would like to speculate on how we can help heal.

First lets look at our attitude. Separation is lack of love. When we love someone we don't exploit them, abuse them or attempt to control them. We relate to them. We appreciate them. We enjoy their company. We are grateful for their existence.

Our relationship with the Earth is the same way. We need to pay attention. Look. Open our eyes. Nature is all enveloping. It is all around us. We need to teach our children respect for Nature like we would want them to respect any elder that loves them. When we are determined to learn we automatically teach. When those in charge of children, immerse themselves in the appreciation of Nature, the children will learn.

Our society is evolving out of the craziness that was featured by the worship of power and money. With this raise in awareness, the Earth will no longer be seen as something to be exploited. Our society of separation, and its accompanying consumerism, created layers of resistance to seeing and appreciating Nature. It may be subtle, but those making money from our separation, were creating obstacles to our seeing truth.

I have several ideas that may aid in the healing of our separation. I have written enough for today. I will share them with you Monday.

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Love and Peace, Gregg