ALWAYS ASK PERMISSION 
Before cutting a tree branch or taking a flower, let the spirit of the tree or plant know what you are going to do, so that it can draw its energy from that location and not feel the cut so hard.When you go to nature and want to take a stone from the river, ask the river keeper if he allows you to take one of his sacred stones.

If you have to climb a mountain or make a pilgrimage through the jungle, ask the local spirits and guardians for permission. It is very important that you communicate, even if you don’t feel, hear or see.

Enter each place with respect, because all of Nature listens to you, sees you and feels you. Every move you make in the microcosm has a big impact on the macrocosm.

As you approach the vegetation, be grateful for the medicine it has for you. 

Honor life in its various forms and be aware that each being is fulfilling its purpose. Nothing was created to fill the spaces, we are all here remembering our mission, remembering who we are and waking up from the sacred dream of returning home!

~ Mark Nilson 

Entrance to Okolehao Trail, Kauai, Hawaii – photo by BackyardProductios, bigstockphoto.com