Ana Maria Vasquez - Nature: Divine Experiences with Trees, Plants, Stones and Landscapes

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Nature: Divine Experiences with Trees, Plants, Stones and Landscapes
Ana Maria Vasquez

Tradepaper ISBN: 978-1-945026-93-5
EBook ISBN: 978-1-945026-94-2

Library of Congress Control Number: 2022931453

Published by Sacred Stories Publishing, Fort Lauderdale, FL USA

CONTENTS

Ana Maria Vasquez

Jill Landry

A.K. Baker

Cheri Evjen

Rev. Kimberly Braun

Tracy Sheppard

Kate Neligan

Anne Cederberg

Dan Cavanaugh

Ann Marie Holmes

John Paul (Eagle Heart) Fischbach

Mary E. McNerney

Chris Bachmann

Linda Varos

Florentine Bisschops

Marian S. Taylor

Jack Allis

Brooke Maroldi

Jyoti Noel

Rev. Ariel Patricia

Patrishe Maxwell

Karen B. Shea

Tamara Knox

Ysette Roces Guevara, Ph.D

Dave Eyerman

Sharon M. Sirkis

Lynne D. Chown

Byron Edgington

Victoria Ann Glod

Ana Maria Vasquez

Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet
and the winds long to play with your hair.

KHALIL GIBRAN

WHAT IS NATURE?

Come outside, the natural world quietly beckons. See nature in all its wild splendor. Feel the breeze on your cheek. Smell the clean and fresh, earthy scent from the trees, the grasses, and soil. Hear the water flowing over and around the stones in the creek. Know that you are home, in the presence of an ancient ally.

Nature is a physical expression of life force energy embodied as a tree, a rock, a lake, a landscape. Some refer to life force energy as Source, Divine Intelligence, Creator, or God. I invite you to join me on this exploration of profound, mystical experiences in the natural worldyoull never look at nature the same again.

As humans, our belief in separateness has caused us to disconnect from the natural world, seeing it as a mere backdrop to our lives. Nature reminds us of a different way to move through our lives infused with rhythm and flow. Theres more going on than meets the eye in the natural world. This is your invitation to uncover the wisdom that has been right in front of you all along.

The trees have told me often that humans spend a lot of time asking questions and looking for guidance, but very little time, if any, listening for the answers. Quiet time in nature can activate this flow of inspiration that we so deeply crave and connect us to a channel of answers.

Nature has messages for us that we are energetically wired to receive messages to help us with everyday situations. Opening us up to our highest potential, and supporting us in our expansion, nature is an easily accessible portal between the dimensions. Within these pages are some of my favorite ways to align with the natural realms and activate earth energy wisdom in our lives.

Something magical awaits each of us when we reconnect with the natural realm. Through the stories of profound personal experiences in nature shared in the pages of this book, you will remember how you can deepen your connection and understanding of the power of nature. I will also share tips and techniques to help you tune in to the messages and create an intimate relationship with the natural realm. Whether youve been a life-long nature lover or youre recently remembering the allure of the natural world, this book will evoke the curiosity and wonder that is your ticket into the mystical.

I often say, Take it into your Listening. Instead of making an on-the-spot decision, go out in nature, sit on a rock or under a tree while looking at the landscape, and be still. As youre filled with the sights, smells, and sounds of the natural world, youre reminded of your connection to everything in the web of life. It is from this space that wisdom comes through and inspires you with new possibilities. Nature not only supports you in this endeavor, but the natural world amplifies this intention.

How would your decisions, and in turn your life, be more expanded, inspired, and on purpose if you connected with the wisdom of the natural world in a deeper way? I invite you to tune into the messages coming from nature, connecting with this ancient wisdom to remember how we can heal ourselves, and in doing that, how we can heal the planet. This is indeed Divine guidance.

HOW THE MYSTICAL TAKES FORM IN NATURE

H ow often have you gone to the mountains, the beach, or a park and spontaneously said, Ah! I can breathe! Or hiked through the woods or a wildflower field and received clarity on a life situation or a brilliant, creative idea? The wonder and mystery inherent in nature is happening all around us all the time, even though we may not see or hear it with our five physical senses. This is Mother Nature doing her magic. It is what connecting with life force energy