EARTH WISDOM PREFACE:

I am writing this book with an awareness that our world is changing.

A new global consciousness is emerging and it is disrupting the old ‘us and them’ mentality that has, until now, supported a world held in conflict, fear and separation.

We are changing

People all over the world, from different backgrounds, different cultures and different belief systems, are uniting in a new feeling, a sense of a global ‘we’.

The ‘we’ consciousness is emerging out of our evolutionary needs. It is not being imposed upon us but is willingly being embraced, chosen and understood on a level that goes beyond words.

We feel a growing responsibility to help each other and to move closer together as one global family. Our hearts are open, generous and loving. We support life and each and everyone’s basic right to happiness.

We are willing to serve the common good and protect the environment from further harm. Our expanding communication systems mean that we are no longer isolated or ignorant about what is happening around the world.

We are willing to trust our intuition and have the courage to follow our dreams and visions.

We are standing together, knowing our strength lies in this feeling of togetherness. We are choosing to take the path of the heart, the path of Love and goodwill. We are aware of the power inherent in all our acts of goodness.

Love is at the heart of all the worlds spiritual teachings. It is not a new idea, but the power of Love is on the move, gathering momentum, happiness and liberation, and inspiring a change of heart in the world.

This is our voyage of discovery, our delightful rebellion and our profoundly exhilarating act of adaptation. It is a potent evolutionary shift, having as much survival value and significance as any physical transformation.

I plant this book like a seed in the Earth. It is your seed, my seed, a seed of our future. May we grow strong and true.

Glennie Kindred 2004

REVIEWS OF EARTH WISDOM:

“Glennie Kindred started publishing hand-sown booklets on Celtic festivals
with her own subtle insights and beautiful black and white illustrations in
the 1990s. As more people have begun to appreciate her work, her reputation
has grown and Earth Wisdom marks a departure, as it is internationally
published. It is a gathering of her work and includes material on Celtic
festivals and their signifance to us now, how to design your own
celebrations and ceremonies, the sacred and healing properties of trees and
herbs, the Tree Ogham, wood crafts, sacred landscapes and reconnecting with
the spirit of the land, even sacred gardening... It is full of folklore,
insights, practical exercises, and meditations with much new material.

What I like best about this book is that it isn’t about running away with
the fairies, it is about rooting ourselves in our landscape and culture,
using our herbs and the yields of our native trees with wisdom and respect
and reconnecting ourselves with the Earth’s cycles. It’s full of ways of
becoming in tune with nature and reversing the trend of disconnection and
despoilment. This is spiritual activism – how we can practically translate
our awareness of the stillness and beauty of Nature into a sense of Oneness
with the planet and its people as a whole and act from that place. Glennie
has identified a quiet but determined global movement of people of all races
and creeds who honor the Earth and wish to make peace by taking positive
actions in their everyday lives. Glennie celebrates this movement and helps
open its potent yet inclusive door to others.” - Maddy Harland, editor of Permaculture Magazine.

 

“Whilst not normally one for style over content, this book has a charm all of its own. Those who know of her work already, will fondly remember the hand sewn A5 versions she produces. Earth wisdoms keeps to the author’s environmental ethics, being produced on chlorine-free recycled paper. It is a delight to read a manual of projects to reconnect with the earth and its nature. From growing trees from cuttings, to making staffs and Ogham sticks, she also shares ideas for the seasons, ritual and more practical ventures.

The Author writes from an angle of actually doing rather that just writing about her subject, and this shows though in the down to earth presentation (no pun intended). Those who like Glennie's artwork will not be disappointed, it is generously sprinkled through out this book. Her distinctive line and black work are exceptional. Even with modern production this book still retains it’s homespun charm. Please lets have more like this” - John Randall - Pentacle magazine.

 

Earth Wisdom; “Everything about this book screams nature. From the earthy colours of the cover, to the chunky woodcut illustrations, to the overtly unbleached paper to the simple rustic hand written type used throughout. It’s a book that’s probably safe to eat and feels nice to thumb though.

Glennie Kindred’s writing style is less about loading you with facts and more about getting you to slow down long enough to be inspired. The facts are relevant, interesting and well chosen and the writing style is very comfortable. The book equivalent of a well-worn sofa with big plump cushions. It’s the kind of book you can curl up with at the end of a long day when you don’t want to think too much but still want to learn.

The book manages to cover everything - from herbalism to earth cycles to healing energies to folklore and superstition – together with good practical exercises and things you can try at home. For newcomers trying to get started in the subject, it’s heartily recommended” - Prediction magazine

 

“A beautiful and gentle book for any with a sense of how our actions impact the earth, affecting the balance of nature. It serves as a reminder of the intelligence in all life and includes ways of experiencing the cycles of the season and our relationship with nature. In urging us to take positive action, Earth Wisdom is more than a comforting read; it’s a call to follow your own personal spiritual and intuitive wisdom. Complete with enchanting illustrations, this is precisely what it says on the cover – a heart-warming mixture of the spiritual, the practical and the proactive” - Elizabeth Holmes - Brainwave Books

 

“Earth Wisdom: Glennie’s books are always a joy and this one is no exception, it’s a rich harvest from Glennie’s already published books – and heaps more of course. Chapters about the Celtic festivals, designing ceremonies, crafts, sacred landscapes, folklore tree wisdom, meditations and practical exercises for a deepening relationship with the Earth. This is essentially about spiritual activism and our essential yet still neglected connectedness – the more we allow the beauty of nature to tough our hearts, the more deeply we feel the urge to nurture and protect it! There is such a sizzle of enthusiasm and passion and wisdom expressed here, you cannot fail to respond.” - The Goddess And The Green Man - Glastonbury

 

"Glennie Kindred has taken Nature, Love and Wisdom, and stirred well - the result is a truly lovely book. The first part explores earth wisdom and draws on both Celtic traditions and knowledge from Britain and Northern Europe. The second part of the book describes the festivals that mark the cycle of the year and provides practical ideas for making seasonal connection. For example, Glennie suggests you might like to make a Moon Garden - 'a place to sit in quiet contemplation and make a connection to the watery flow of your unconscious mind'. She suggests choosing silvery plants such as lavenders, silver thymes, sages and plants that will have white flowers that will glow in the moonlight

Earth Wisdom contains information about herbs, flower essences, and lots about trees. Glennie explores the folklore, wisdom and uses of many trees, including Hazel, Rowan, Ash and Holly. She encourages us to express our creative power and connect with our potential for change and Love. The appendix includes references for inspirational reading, magazines, publications and networking solutions. All in all a beautiful book - Highly recommended." - Juno magazine

 

"Everything about this book screams nature. From the earthy colours of the cover, to the chunky woodcut illustraions, to the overtly unbleached paper, to the simple rustic handwritten type used throughout the book. It's a book that's probably safe to eat, and feels nice to thumb through.

Glennies writing style is less about loading you up with facts, and more about getting you to slow down long enough to be inspired. The facts are relevant, interesting and well-chosen, and the writing style is very comfortable - the book equivalent of a well-worn sofa with big plump cushions. It's the kind of book you can curl up with at the end of a long day when you don't want to think too much but still want to learn.

The book manages to cover everything - from herbalism to earth's cycles to healing energies to folklore and superstition - together with good practical excerecises and things you can try at home (Think Why Don't You ? for Pagans)" - Book of the Month - Prediction Magazine

 

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