Nature’s Resiliency Nature’s resiliency is an inspiration to all who have eyes to see, ears to hear, and soul to know truth of the miracles that unfold around us every day. In the wake of the tornado that devastated our home, repairs to structures drag on while nature bounces back in magnificent glory. Perhaps nature is beautifully resilient because our home is on Cherokee Sacred Land. Or perhaps it is due to all the good vibes Kelly and I emit nurturing wildlife, while all the love, encouragement and support being sent from all of you enhance miracles that continue to unfold. Nature’s resiliency could have been another chapter in Align with the Divine. Change is difficult for many people, especially trauma survivors. When change is negatively imposed, it is harder to see beyond the moment into possibilities that open as a result of one door closing. Kelly and I are no strangers to negatively imposed change, and have always shared a higher view to a clear path forward. The day the tornado slammed our home, uprooting ancient oaks, redbuds, hardwoods--over 38 beautiful trees surrounding our house--we took a slow walk together with Qi. As we shared an overwhelming sense of miracle that no one was hurt and the house was still standing despite extreme devastation, we began to notice miracles of nature all around us. Half way down our driveway, geese were walking their new goslings to the pond for a swim. How did those tiny little fluffs not blow away? And yet, here they were, peacefully making their way to the pond where they were greeted by our resident heron and white peace dove. The large white peace dove showed up one time before while drums beat from a nearby Cherokee Pow Wow. Now, in the immediate aftermath of the tornado, our peace dove was back again. Willows surrounding the pond gently swayed in the residual breeze, and we knew we would be alright. On the way back up the drive, we noticed our hummingbird feeder standing amidst the falling trees. You can see it- it’s the little red dot in our GoFundMe photo of trees piled on the house. As we got closer, we saw hummingbirds feeding. How can that be? How can anything as delicate as baby geese and hummingbirds be going about their lives after such extreme devastation? We were inspired. Grass is re-growing thicker than ever. A volunteer pumpkin patch is growing where our red oak once stood. Birds and animals play in downed trees, apparently scattering seeds of new growth around the land. Now, a month and a half later, we continue to experience nature’s miracles while insurance stays tangled in their red tape. Our hearts overflow with gratitude to all who continue to support us, empowering us to repair the roof over our heads, rejuvenate earth beneath our feet, and manifest divine resiliency. Today Kelly excitedly called me to our front porch where the GoFundMe photo is centered, to show me volunteer flowers have bloomed where one of our ancient oaks had stood. In the midst of the flowers is a sunflower nearly as tall as I am. While we gazed in gratitude and wonder, Kelly pointed out a rare luna moth on one of the flowers. Taking photos of this miracle of growth, nature’s creative resiliency, and rare luna moth, it started sprinkling rain. Kelly, gentle nature spirit that she is, took a large heart shaped leaf and placed it over the luna moth like an umbrella. With that, I came inside to share this miracle with you. While an ever changing kaleidoscope of change occurs in our world and attention is again distracted from MK Ultra hearings and bits of truth emerging, nature keeps us aligned with the divine reflection of our own resiliency and the nature of miracles.
