Thank you for this article on forests/trees and for acknowledging that we have only scratched the surface of the science and knowledge of them. I had a wonderful opportunity to visit a great manzanita tree in Bali where Shaman from villages around would travel to commune with their ancestors below this tree for answers in how to treat the people of their villages medically, emotionally or spiritually. Many of the people would come just to connect to something bigger than their own thoughts. It was a true place of honor, respect and solutions. So much bigger than just science. My hope is that articles like yours will shift us from deforestation for greed and more into a bigger knowledge and respect.
Thank you for sharing your story Pam! That sounds like a unique look into how a different culture honors and respects trees, even integrating then into healing and decision-making.
Really good article, Robin - and very well written! A joy to read…Judy
Thank you Judy!
Thank you for this article on forests/trees and for acknowledging that we have only scratched the surface of the science and knowledge of them. I had a wonderful opportunity to visit a great manzanita tree in Bali where Shaman from villages around would travel to commune with their ancestors below this tree for answers in how to treat the people of their villages medically, emotionally or spiritually. Many of the people would come just to connect to something bigger than their own thoughts. It was a true place of honor, respect and solutions. So much bigger than just science. My hope is that articles like yours will shift us from deforestation for greed and more into a bigger knowledge and respect.
Thank you for sharing your story Pam! That sounds like a unique look into how a different culture honors and respects trees, even integrating then into healing and decision-making.