The Universe is trying to tell me something. Have you ever felt that way? What did you do about it? Allow me to share: Yesterday, I was in a conversation regarding the “pulse” of the earth. How different area’s are very different in their feelings; i.e. Sonoma vs. the Bay Area or San Francisco. There was a premise that the outlaying areas, such as Sonoma, have a stronger pulse then any area that is closer to the city.

Then today I received an email from Mike Dooley. He wrote: “Did you know in [our] gorgeous little planet's entire history, there's never been a drought that didn't end? A storm that didn't clear? Lightning that didn't retreat? An earthquake that didn't still? A flood that didn't recede? Or a plague that wasn't, eventually, overwhelmed by the healthy? Now, as a rule, I'm not into odds, statistics, or gambling, but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that something's going on down there.”

So here’s my thought. It’s true that as we get further into a natural environment it is easier to feel the pulse of the earth, but it is not because it is stronger. Yes we humans have, unfortunately and misguidedly left plenty of scars on this planet – but they are nothing compared to what the earth herself can accomplish. Did you know that if left to its own recourse, the ocean will clean up any oil spill? Did you know that there are some trees that require forest fires to enable the spread of its seed? Did you know that water is the only element that actually expands when it freezes? (everything else condenses). Did you know that if left to its own recourse water never flows in a straight line? This is all actually very common knowledge. The trick is what about nature do we not know; my bet is quite a lot.

One thing we should never forget, is that mankind is also part of nature. Everything that exists; skyscrapers, great works of art, roads, bridges, etc, are the products from something very natural – mankind. If you wish to feel the pulse of the earth, that is a level of awareness, not where you are standing. If you cannot feel the pulse of the earth standing next to a streetlight, as strongly as when standing next to a tree, then you are missing something. I’m not promoting the rape of the earth – mankind should take only what it needs. Remember, to overcome the planet it takes quite a bit of struggle and pain. Can we take down a mountain or clear a forest? Yes, of course we can, but it’s not easy and a constant ongoing struggle (not to mention the consequences of such an action). The mountain and forest both will both grow back given time. When mankind learns the struggle is not worth it, that we must work in cooperation with planet earth – then we will surely see progress!

Love and Bright blessings ~ Richard