Pictured here is my tree guide, Franklin, with whom I like to breathe and connect each day. When I am breathing with Franklin, I often receive peace… Read more “Shapeshifting Fear”
Author: Heather Engman
Heather Engman, Song From the Trees, is a shamanic herbalist. She has a unique and attentive way of listening and connecting others with tools in support of their path. Called by the plants and trees, she has been formally studying shamanic herbalism, aka the wise woman tradition, and prosperity since September of 2012. She is mother of a 19-year-old daughter, a former employee of more than 15 years of The Nature Conservancy, and a current employee of World Wildlife Fund. In addition to being with the plants and trees and other loved ones and practicing shamanic herbalism, she loves dancing, Qigong, and walking.
The Familiar Smell of Roots
As my mom transitioned this past June, leaving her human body here in the Earth realm, I felt her energy leave my being. I experienced the sensation… Read more “The Familiar Smell of Roots”
May We Fill the Limitless With Love
My mom transitioned at the end of June. As my brother and I were clearing out her apartment, there were a few things that he didn’t want… Read more “May We Fill the Limitless With Love”
A Joyful Moment With Franklin, All of Life
I recently moved, and the new place where my daughter and I are living is right by the park/forest. One gift of this apartment is that it… Read more “A Joyful Moment With Franklin, All of Life”
Disturbing Disturbance and Gratitude to the Willow Oak
Amidst all happening in our world, the beauty and the challenge, often I focus on what I feel concern and confusion about, including my own small challenges… Read more “Disturbing Disturbance and Gratitude to the Willow Oak”
A Hop, Skip, and a Jump
Today I breathed with the Willow Oak, asking her “What have you for me?”. She responded to me “Be the creator’s vision of myself”. I experienced that… Read more “A Hop, Skip, and a Jump”
Solstice 2020
The solstice is my favorite holiday. I love the winter solstice and the summer solstice, mirroring one another. I experience the solstice to be a time of… Read more “Solstice 2020”
Listen, Listen
I’ve been taking many walks during this time of pandemic. Several weeks ago, I noticed how my body wanted to walk very slowly, and that my body… Read more “Listen, Listen”
The Breath of the Planet
The Willow Oak, my tree guide, is getting her leaves. She is a beautiful, compassionate teacher for me. It is my experience and belief that all of… Read more “The Breath of the Planet”
Where Are You?
I’ve been breathing with the Willow Oak this past month, asking “Where Are You?”. Here is a letter that I wrote to her, in gratitude, prayer, and… Read more “Where Are You?”
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