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Dana Renor's avatar

Thank you for this post! About about 7 years ago I noticed I could feel a pull when I walked by my orchids and they needed water. Also noticed how when I watered my tomato plants they gave off scent, and how sagebrush releases floods of scent into the air after a much needed desert rain; a scent of joyous celebration. These things got my attention and put me into a state of receptivity, which continues to deepen my relationships with plants and the natural world in general. They are magnificent teachers especially for those of us who tend to have very busy Minds. I love the work you're doing. One day we will talk about the other beings on this planet as our kin, not as lesser beings here for our use. Happy new year!

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Mary Porter Kerns's avatar

Yes! Exactly Dana, kin and elders. I love how you are open to them and thank you for sharing your experiences!

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MacFinnian Aisling Fíodóir's avatar

It’s so lovely to “meet” other Plant Spirit Medicine Workers. Thank you! 🙏

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Mary Porter Kerns's avatar

Yes! I wish they had a nature category here in Substack, too. Thank for finding me!

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MacFinnian Aisling Fíodóir's avatar

You know I haven't even looked at the categories somehow, I'm calling in all my witchy, spiritual, plant lovers in! haha must be magic!

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Anne Peek's avatar

Yes, this is lovely and true. Also let's keep talking to trees and stones, rivers and grasses, and on and on...

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Mary Porter Kerns's avatar

Yes indeed, ALL of nature, I’m just a tad biased!

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Anne Peek's avatar

Well, I think certain creatures/elements call to us--may we have the courage and willingness to answer their call!

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Deb Bowen's avatar

As are all the editions of your newsletter, this one is lovely. I'll find info about your upcoming course on facebook and share to my author page. Blessings for the new year!

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Mary Porter Kerns's avatar

Thank you SO much Deb! I really appreciate your ongoing support. ❤️

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Witchy in the City's avatar

Thank you for this post and your hand in helping us to recognize our community with flowers!

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Sheri Gaynor's avatar

So happy to connect with you here Mary! 🌸

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