NATURE TALKS
Through the clouds, oceans, forests, waterfalls, animals, its landscapes of shapes, colors, textures and scents ….nature is always connecting with us waiting for our response. Nature Talk is recognizing the subtle messages given to us by nature and our ability to receive from it messages for energy, joy and healing to name a few. It is similar to Ecology the study of the relationships between living organisms and their environment.
Nature is always helping us through all forms with its Ebb & Flow but humanity is slowly losing its natural instincts due to over external stimulation of cell phones and technology. However, here on Maui connecting to nature is easy though I never realized how much deeper my connection would become when in 2015 I started Soulvoyage Adventures offering Outdoor Spiritual Explorations.
The ancient Hawaiians knew the importance of connecting with Nature. One example is the practice of HUNA a shamanistic tradition that recognizes the 7 Elemental Powers that can be tapped and the connection of each one to a Hawaiian Goddess. Another example is OLI or chanting that was used before European & Western contact to pass down stories of history and myth from generation to generation through song, hula and also before a ritual like Lomi Lomi massage or entering a sacred place.
Basically, these elements run in our DNA for example:
- Air: is the breath we take & inspires.
- Fire: represents the passion that drives us & energizes.
- Earth: is grounding like the trees & practical.
- Water: flows through us limitless & cleanses.
- Space: moves in the night sky & illuminates.
A few months ago after leading an exploration here on Maui, I had a client share with me the healing experience they had. This client visited this site years back on their own which resulted with a trauma putting their creative career on hold. The client was hesitant to revisit this site again but felt safe with my guidance when signing up for the exploration. During the session they felt a sense of connection, peace, reverence and healing for this location. This experience with nature rekindled their creative spirit allowing them to get their creative career back on track.
It is important to consider that taking nature lightly without respect is not wise; therefore with an open heart, understanding and study of nature’s behavior one can decipher the deeper meaning of its messages.
For example, through my study of turtles I know they have a long life span due to their slow breathing and pace. Here on Maui the sea turtles are abundant and on one day while observing the ocean to relax, I saw sets of three different sea turtles surface out the water for air; this was my clue to slow down and breathe in the moment
Also, during hikes I see heart shape rocks of all sizes which to me at that moment is nature telling me to get out of my head in go into my heart’s desires, these are few examples of my experience with nature as I pay attention to its messages.