The Free Radical

I began having conversations with trees in 1994. That’s when I first heard about the Shining World, which subsequently was incorporated into my first book The Thousand-Petalled Lotus: The Flower of Human Consciousness. I was only beginning to grasp the very first inklings and insights into multidimensionalism way back then.

Now it’s become a way of life… and yet, I’m still no expert… rattling around in this human body. Today’s message comes from the Forest itself, speaking on behalf of laconic Juniper.

“You have sewn your unique energy patterns into the fabric of this Forest for more than twenty years now. It is astonishing that you would think that an adjustment and response to your persistent presence might not be forthcoming. The very landscape and its myriad expressions of life customize according to your needs, desires and intentions. We are calibrated to you.

“Juniper has laid deep roots in the Shining World. He is a pioneer and colonizer, a most hardy and resilient individual. He is the Advance Guard… laying siege to deep peace and abundance… haha (Forest humour, apparently). Juniper’s fruit however, reaches back into Time as an offering… a pathway. He invites you to taste of the future.

“The Living Kingdoms have always adjusted and responded to Human need. When a particular herb, or flower, or weed appears in your yard, or alongside the wild places you frequent… and persists, it is an offering to meet that need. You have always worn your deepest desires on your sleeves… and we answer.

“Juniper offers a true taste of the Shining World– a world you have glimpsed a thousand times, but whose vision you still cannot hold consistently. Feed yourself on everything which you perceive to be of ‘the higher.’ In so doing, you arrive by becoming… yet still doubting that which you are. Be appeased and reassured in the flavours of tomorrow’s sweetness… enjoy it NOW.”

I have to admit that I never thought juniper berries could taste nearly so good as they do now. I’ve always been kind of a freak for cinnamon. I am amazed that the berries I gather now along my regular route are the perfect blend of cinnamon, clove, and a spicy pepperiness in a woodsy mix with the most delightful sweetness. I’ve been tasting juniper for many years already, but something has definitely recently changed. They are no longer mere survival food reeking of gin; they are a most awesome treat… fuelling my optimism.