Solitary Practitioner

Now begins the time of year that we start our gardens.  Before I start working a patch of ground I like to spend some time there and talk to the nature spirits.  I touch the earth and ask permission to use it:

I seek to borrow this ground from thee

My reasons why, you’ll shortly see

I will use this place in honor true

And when I’m done return it to you

This is a sacred space and I’d like to stay

And use it’s gifts then go away

After I use this place you’ve agreed to lend

We’ll all part as brand new friends.

After asking permission I sit quietly until I feel that it’s ok.  Sometime’s I get a sign, a breeze, a bird that’s much closer than usual whatever it is, I just know.  Once the connection is established whatever I grow alway’s seems to flourish if I work in tune with the Earth Spirits.