Spirit in Gardening 

There is a humility in having your own private connection with the Earth. Its like a love story that does not have to be broadcast to prove its existance. Its inner. So much nowdays is outer, puplicized, to prove itself. I also am in love with rocks. They are so old, and powerful in their knowledge. Such a comfort.💜

Great video! As a former avid Presbyterian church-goer, I’ve been struggling to figure out my new spiritual path. Traditional Christianity no longer fills my spiritual void, and I am much more attracted to a nature-based faith. Your wise words help a lot to make sense of it all, and to reassure me that I’m not doing anything “wrong” as long as I follow my heart, with integrity…. So thank you!

In 2021, I found out I was adopted. After believing for 63 years that I was Italian/French, I found out through DNA that my roots are actually Welsh, Irish and Great Britain, surprise! County Galway, in particular~ would explain the red hair in my youth. I'm redefining myself these days. My beliefs haven't really changed, I'm still a tree-hugging nature loving old hippie who lives and loves all things wild. I don't know that I'll ever be able to set foot on native ground, so I will be content to watch videos such as yours, and explore my passion for all things natural, while enjoying virtual tours of the countryside. 😊

Cats curled up fast asleep, dog just checking on them , chickens and dogs just strolling along behind you, so blissful and peaceful, that in itself speaks volumes, all the very best to you all.

'You are your own guru' I like that.

You are absolutely your own guru! You do not need someone to tell you what to believe or what you should want or be like. Very Lovely. "If you're doing something from the heart, it's perfect". Just spot on, really needed to hear that today.

Thanks for the great message. I grew catholic and i went through a similar experience. I am closed to nature and earth energy, even when i don not have a space where i can said is mine. i go to forests nearby and talk to nature, i talk to birds that comes to my neighbor backyard, i observe every single detail on plants, hug trees and try to be connected to nature. That is the way that i find Spirit and my sacred path. I also look for people like you that transport me to nature even when i live in a city. Thanks for taking the time to heal me with your wonderful videos.

I feel quite relieved to hear your video today. As a lapsed Anglican , disillusioned with organized religion, I long ago turned to the trees and nature. Here in Canada in BC I walk along the pines and spruce and find evidence of bear, hawk, deer and fallen trees that all become spiritual experience. I no longer feel the niggle of wondering if I am doing it wrong. The trees and the creeks know and they let me know. This is my way now.

Thank you for this. I used to be Catholic too. For the last 40 years nature and kindness are my religion.

Thank you for this wonderful video. It speaks to me because my path was similar to yours. At an early age, I saw the hate and hypocrisy of the religion climate in our small towns. The hatred between the different religions, the intolerance of the different heritages, the ugliness of the "rules" that trapped people into lives that ended in much unhappiness -- all of it accepted because "that's just the way it is". I was always the black sheep of the family because I didn't embrace their hateful ways. My solace and sanctuary are my garden and love of nature. I surround myself with healing herbs. They saved me many times, but most recently after the horrific death of my daughter. Leaning on my knowledge of spiritualism and the concept of shamanic work saved me from the darkness of crippling grief and helped me embrace hope and acceptance. My husband and I look forward to your weekly videos. I believe you touched my husband although I don't think he notices his change. Initially, he loved it because we love all things Ireland, but I see that you soothe him. Thank you.

We love your kind spirit that shares the sacred knowledge of plants. Such lovely reminders for spirit🧡💚💛

I can't express how much I appreciate your thoughts today. I too searched for decades in churches for anything that felt right and accepting and warm, yet I found anything but what I needed. My heart and soul is in my medicinal plants and herbs and I have been on a journey for years adding bits of knowledge to my head where my heart has always been. I get it. We're Home xx

Hello Terri, I totally agree with you, I'm from a Catholic family, as I became more aware of the Dogma, I wanted to find my own path.I am happily doing so my spirituality is deeply rooted in nature . I nurture myself when I nurture my garden and the wildlife that shares it with me. Hugs and blessings to you both.🌹💚

Could not agree more Terri, trust your own intuition. Blessings.

"No, they are just prayer flags"! Says it all! Thank you so much for this video, Teri. Your words hit home. Eleanor

This is not a lecture but a gentle nudge to remind us that we are right and good to follow our hearts and seeks what fills our souls with nature thank you 🙏🍁💚

You are very wise. I enjoy watching and listening to you.

Terri, I have no words for how your video today touched me. I too have experienced the disillusionment with patriarchal religion after a Catholic upbringing and I always find Solace in the natural world. Even so, I am often fearful and in dispair of the massive distruction of this world particularly by representatives of said patriarchal religions, which seem so lacking in actual spirituality. You are an inspiration and a reminder to keep the faith that nature will prevail, and that I must remain ever hopeful and continue to seek connection. Thank you.

When I was a young child, I would often ask my mother why we didn't think that our "church" was being out in nature. Wasn't "god" to be found in the plants and animals and even the rocks? I think I was ahead of my time when I was a little boy. I now have zero affiliation with religious organizations and have made Mother Earth my temple of worship. Terri, I agree with you 100%! ❤

I agree whole heartedly Terri, don't give your faith a name, just go with it and everyone has individual beliefs. I, too, was raised Catholic, but came into my own beliefs in my early 20s, I've never looked back....going forward positively beside Mother Earth!

Wonderful video. When I was younger 'church' just didn't feel right for me; something just didn't sit right. But when I was outside I felt welcomed and spoken to by the plants, the land spirits and the gods. Since then I've been at peace connecting and improving my relationships with the Norse gods and the energies of nature. It's a cool cloudy day here in Colorado so I'll go for a walk and return to start my batch of Turmeric tinctures.

As a Christian I’ve learned to follow the words of Jesus and not of man for the reasons you stated. Nature can be very healing. My son once said to me he finds God when he’s out in nature among the mountains and trees. I appreciate you mentioning integrity and wants in our hearts. Blessings.

Yes💜, go within, listen to self and patiently love without measure. You are such a joy. Thank you.

Thank you for saying this. It’s really important for people to hear. Sometimes people can try too hard to fit themselves into a tight little spirituality box. I think it’s much more important to follow your own rambling path and decide what works for you, even if there’s not a name for it. Coming from the heart is the most important thing. By the way all the animals are being particularly cute in this video. X

Wise words from a Wise Woman.

Being brought up in a strict Christian house didn’t feel right for me as well. There was something missing from the church and the believes we were brought up with. I was drawn to the outback from a young age and figured out it was where I belonged. Over time I realised there was a force within all things, and that I connected and harmonised with it on a special level. It’s an awesome journey and empowering to know we’re the creators and manifestors of our own future. I really relate to your story and send lots of love from Australia to you, Lol and your beautiful garden 💛❤️💚

This was a fantastic video, I am so glad that you broached this subject. I have been turning to nature since the 1960's and also was traipsed around the churches (because my Mother was searching for some spirituality in her life and dragged me along too), but I also found that they did not speak to my heart - nature does, always does, has done since I remember being 2 years old and lying in a field of buttercups staring up at the blue sky and feeling the spirit of the land... it's my spiritual home, my sanctuary!!

"Trust your own intuition". This is the gem of great understanding ✨️. This is the most important sentence to put into your heart and consciousness; this will guide you always in the wise ways and right paths to take as the world of "lies" collapse around us. Thank you Terri and Lol for reminding us of the power of FREE WILL and SOVEREIGNTY each one of us possess.

What a wise woman you are. Thank you for sharing this message. I too connect with nature and the land spirits. 💞🌈🌸

Thank you Terry and Lol for such wise inciteful words and lovely photography and music. I agree All organized religion goes astray tempted by ego, power, politics and greed. We need to listen to that internal quiet voice and sixth sense that Mother Earth gifts us with daily in nature . Cheers and Blessings from Canada xo Ps I love the dog cleaning the cats ears ! adorable

Agreed everyone must find their own path. Celebrate in their own ways. My husband & I started our own holiday. We call it happy Wednesday. We spend every Wednesday together doing special things.

Being jn the garden or out in nature is so peaceful and grounding. It melts the stress away. Genealogy has given me a glimpse into the lives of my descendants from overseas and here in the US. I too yearn to visit where my family comes from. Just touching the ground there would be an amazing feeling.

Love what you said! Love gardening! ❤ Yes I feel the beauty and magic too. If your kind to the smallest of creatures and you love mumma nature, then you can be assured the fairies will help you grow a magical garden. Keep shining. Thankyou. X

Agree! In nature and tending the land, I have learned so much more about the divine and what it means to truly have a spiritual connection to the divine than I ever did in a church... and I have learned far more about morality in nature, as well. Rules aren't very helpful in forming strong morality or any actual wisdom if one can't grasp the deeper meaning underlying those rules. Nature is an excellent teacher.

Wow I'm so glad I found you, I've been looking for some time now for someone I can relate to in my own journey, in this video you answered all my questions, I was lost trying to figure out if I was doing things in the right manner concerning spirituality but you just set me free by explaining that's it's a personal journey and I don't have to search or research what other people do, like you say forget the titles and names, just connect with nature in your own way, thank you so much for this wonderful advice 🙏

I previously commented on this video but felt moved to comment again.... I have thought for many years that nature is my sanctuary. You have a beautiful spirit Terri ... absolutely spectacular scenery and video! ⚘ Gratitude & Appreciation 💫

As a spiritual counselor I send my clients in to nature as therapy, let them make a diary about nature, and they are so busy with it, that they forget there frustrations and problems, get some flow and forget this weird bubble we call society ❤️🇳🇱

Yes, that's what I thought about some US citizens who have European ancestry and who may feel so, unrooted and missing smth spiritual. So good you talked on this issue. And very much agree we can recreate, reopen, refresh and revive our selves, our spirits when really connect to inner Light ❤😊

I appreciate this video and your message today. It's more important now than ever before!

It has taken me a long time to know what is “real” and I am still learning. What is in my heart is the most important, not names, not rituals. I feel most myself when I am with nature. Thank you for reminding me.

completely understand where you are coming from. Being in amongst nature really does something to me. I find myself singing, meditating esp when im harvesting from my parents rosehips in their garden. I also used to be a catholic and no longer consider myself to be one for many of the same reasons. But nature and mother earth herself does so much its almost on another level. Love your channel.

Maybe the reason our Celtic ancestors didn't write anything down was to prevent their spirituality from becoming dogmatic and prescriptive. Blessings from Wales x

I like that you said, "you are your own guru", it is lovely to have you reaffirm so many of my own beliefs.

"You are your own guru." Yes! Absolutely 🤗

Glad to see you this morning! 🌄

I couldn't agree with your words more Terri. I rejected organised religion at the age of 10. I understand 'God' to be an energy present in all living things and, like you, nature is my spirituality and my church.

Beautiful. Thank you Terry for the soothing, nurturing presence that you generate for me when I watch your show, I can't wait to return to Ireland.💚

I absolutely agree that we should create our own rituals! Thank you for this, Terri.⭐

really needed to hear this video today, felt some of that overwhelming stress leave. i've been beyond stressed for days now, and today i just made myself get out and identify the types of tree species local to me based on what leaves i find on the ground. i really need to lean more into nature, i've been on my own spiritual path for so many years now, but as you mentioned, i need to learn to listen to my intuition, and that's definitely a major thing i need to work on, for my sanity if anything

❤ I enjoy so much your videos❤ Blessings

Thank you Terry for putting into words about finding your own spiritual path, your video's are always so grounding for me❤

Thank you ever so much for sharing your spiritual path with us! I too follow the same. Others may not agree but that is on them. Ireland has drawn me since childhood. I can feel her in my bones. Now I have found out my ancestry seems to have originated there. Just shows you to listen to that voice inside! 🙏❤️

Recently moved and in the process of settling in and again realize how wonderfully grounding your videos are to me. Love all of your words 😊

I whole heartily agree ,thankyou so much for your wise words. This video with the dogs and hearing your voice ,rainbow too this morning,just perfect. Xx

My maternal family is from the western Netherlands. My grandfather, once he brought the family to the U.S. was a dairy farmer who grew his own grains to feed the cows. He would harvest the grains until the 1st of November, and always left about 6 feet of crops left by the tree line for the wildlife. He would not harvest after the 1st of November, saying that what was left in the fields belonged to the Pooka, an otherworld stag, and that to harvest anything belonging to the Pooka would make you or your livestock ill. the livestock could eat it from the fields, but not from being harvested. Is there anything like that in Irish folklore?

I love this point of view Terri, couldn't agree more!

Finally! Someone who knows and believes what I have known and believed all my life

Wise words. Often people feel the need to follow questionable people and rituals. "Be your own guru" -- Yes!

I couldn't agree more with what you are saying, find your own path. There you'll find your way and strength.

I describe myself as a "happy little Christian". Often remind people who are angry with one church or another that churches do not own God. One can believe in God and connect with God all by themselves, where they want and how they want. Being out in nature brings a general calming. Being calm helps you to connect with spirit. The wonder of nature reminds me of the great creative power.

Thank you Terry this is something I have been thinking about over the past month. It's best to do your own thinking no matter what you learn. Much love have a wonderful week yourself 🌟🦋❤🦋🌟

Yes ... Bravo! Nature is a spectacular sanctuary of tranquility and wisdom. Love your garden and the animals : ) Excellent Video! 💫

Such beautiful wise words that resonate so deeply. Thank you Terri 🌿🌻♾

Yes. A million times yes.

Thank you. I love rose hip and peppermint tea with a little sweetner. I also want to say thank you. Spirit brought this video just when I needed it.

Thank you so much for this video. I am trying to reconnect to my pre-Christin African, Celtic and ancestors and have felt worried that I am not doing enough to follow their true traditions. Your reminder to rebuild my connection from the heart and from my intuition is something so kind and true, and I will add that to my reconstructionist approach so as not to blame or shame myself on my journey. ❤❤much light and love to you and everyone on their own journeys

I am so grateful to you for reflecting my own true thoughts. Thank you 🙏🌟🌿

❤I’m so glad I found your channel You are a breath of fresh air you are humble and such a lovely wise woman I look forward to seeing your you every week you put so much effort into your channel teaching us everything we need to know you are truly inspiring Thank You.

Another wonderful video filled with your wisdom - thank you!!!

I think I've found my new Congregation/Sanga, also as a former Catholic, you folks are an inspiration on my journey into Mother Nature. :)

Oh Terri, I know what you mean about spirit in nature! I have always felt more connected to soil and plants and animals than even to humans. I am an avid gardener, and when I smell a handful of damp rich earth teeming with life, I believe it smells like my soul. I am constantly aware of the wind direction, the tides, the moon phases, the position of the ever changing sunsets and length of days...it just comes naturally. I have always felt that plants have an intelligence of their own, and above all I love this beautiful beautiful planet. I have felt this way since a small child (and I am now 66). For me the new year (and the resurrection) begins when the spring peepers emerge (northeastern USA) and begin their all-night concert for 6 weeks. To me this is a true miracle how such tiny delicate creatures survive the severe cold of winter and come back to us. I had better stop...I could go on forever about it. Thank you for telling us to listen to our hearts and feel it is right.💚💚

I always say thank you to God, for all that is given to us and we are blessed, we stopped going to Church, but we still give thanks and help wherever we can.

Terri, I'm so glad you "waffled on" about this. I resonate 100% with what you said. Sometimes I find it difficult to find the right words. You found them for me! I'm also a former Catholic, and Nature is my temple, too. This is my favorite video of yours so far. I've been binging on them. :) I want to mention how wonderful your videographer is. I'm guessing it's your husband. He does an amazing job, especially including all of your beloved animals. xo

Nature has seen me through my darkest times. I am able to walk along a nature trail everyday and feel both invigorated and grounded. Thank you for another great video. ❤from 🇨🇦

Just discovered your channel and it's a joy. I'm Scottish/Irish, living in Germany at the moment and I so relate to missing the earth, trees plants, energy of home. Can't wait to be back in the Highlands over Christmas :)

Thanks Terri, my saviour has always been nature it grounds and lightens me have a good day Love to you xxx

I have always been drawn to nature and often In cliché there is truth. As for following your own path, yes it is following your heart /soul. I do own a drum, it’s something I enjoy and will use to connect with like minded souls which is important for a mainly solitary witch. There is a shipload of unnecessary ‘witch bling’ available for the magpies amongst us to enjoy should we wish it, for me I prefer to make things myself where I can as that’s my instinct. Lovely film as always, thank you x 💚🧡🖤 BB

I couldn't agree with you more. Especially about catholicism, which was the same for me too. I feel closer to heaven, whatever that might be, when i'm in nature, It nourishes my soul in a way that nothing else has ever done. Even the most precious moments with those i love most, has never come closer than what i feel connected to, when i'm alone in nature. Yes, i am my own guru, for sure, by the grace of creation. The poet, Mary Oliver says it beautifully, so i'll share that with you (all) as a gift. Thank you for being on this wonderful journey with us. "How I go to the woods". Ordinarily, I go to the woods alone, with not a single friend, for they are all smilers and talkers and therefore unsuitable. I don’t really want to be witnessed talking to the catbirds or hugging the old black oak tree. I have my way of praying, as you no doubt have yours. Besides, when I am alone I can become invisible. I can sit on the top of a dune as motionless as an uprise of weeds, until the foxes run by unconcerned. I can hear the almost unhearable sound of the roses singing. If you have ever gone to the woods with me, I must love you very much.” Mary Oliver.

Couldn’t agree more, many blessings wise lady 🙏💚

Hello Danu, I feel and experience the same in my garden or outside in nature. Like you coming from catholic background. For me it started 43 years ago after losing my 1rst born son.👼Going outside mother nature and inside yourself. 🙌 I'm from eastpart NL 💞 Love and greetings to you and all🌏🌎🌍brothers and sisters. Wish us all soon🖖LLAP💞🍀

You're so right about forging our own spiritual path and developing beliefs that are our own. Like you, I find Nature to be my church and for the same reasons you talked about. You are always such a pleasure to listen to. Love and Blessings from the desert 💜🍃🐾🐾💜

Thank you so much for all you share. You are a true spirit, brave, with integrity. Thank you

You are like St. Francis - all the animals follow you around. Thank you for your openness and honesty. You appear very happy in your Garden of Eden - 'To thine own self be true'.

This is such a lovely video, so 'from the heart' and wise ❤

That is all so true, thank you for taking the time out to remind us ❤

I agree nature is my church. It makes me happy and calms me.

The best teacher is the Mother herself. I don't need any other to follow. Watching like minded people as yourself and reading about the natural ways of 'primitive cultures' ( so they are called but oh do they have the edge on industrial nations). I follow the Mother and enjoy learning how cultures also follow her. I am more at peace when I sit on the grass in the garden than any other place. When I am tense or upset I head to the garden. Take care dear lady and enjoy =-) .

Thank you Terri...completely agree...no guilties...own path with love and faith ...big hugs

Blessings 🦋🐞💚 Thank you

Absolutely, and couldn’t agree more regarding the concepts of dogmatic organised religion, which make little or no sense to any enquiring analytical mind. We are all part of the natural world! 💚 Thanks for another great video.

Good morning! I harvested the last tomatoes and planted garlic and onions yesterday. I feel like the animals have been storing up extra this year in anticipation of winter. How nice that the pups can co-exist peacefully with the chickens, such is not the case for my gals. My own spiritual path includes a little patch of trees that I've dubbed "the white pine cathedral," and it is here I find peace and spiritual nurture. Thank you for addressing approaching spirituality with integrity and not shame; I think so many of us that grew up in more conservative religious circles tend toward shame (even subconsciously) as we make our way spiritually. Finally, in this meandering paragraph (LOL), my greatest teachers and gurus would not have called themselves teachers or gurus. I think it was St. Frances who said, "Let your walking to preach be your preaching." I like that. Have a blessed day!

I agree completely. I think we should approach spirituality as if we were naked. Complete humility and vulnerability, so that we can hear and sense what the universe, nature, the spirit, our higher power is saying to us. I love your channel, it's so meditative and healing ❤️

I feel just like you! My spirit is refreshed in nature and has been since I remember. I am invigorated by it. The quietness of being there; sharing energy and just being. I to have roots heavy in church and I do still honor and believe some but I can not support the imbalance in the patriarchal system anymore either. I choose not to label myself as pagan, witch, Christian. That way I choose my path and not what the label says I should be. I am not limited. Loved this video just like all the rest.

Loved it. The paths of nature.

This is where I am on my spiritual path. Disappointed in main stream religion….My beliefs call to me in nature. My spiritual team, my ancestors, the Creator, angels and so many more all guide my steps and I find them in nature. Terri thank you so much for sharing your views and experience on this topic!

I just found your channel last night. I’m so glad I did. I’ve watched so many of your videos already. Everything you said in this video spoke directly to me. Thank you so much !! ❤

Wise words from a wise woman. Being able to be a seeker of personal gnosis is a blessing in itself. Take care. 👍🍀

Beautiful sharing, Terri. This speaks to my heart and my experience. Thank you & blessings to you

Your wisdom is profound Terri, I love all that you channel xxx

🍀Thank you for letting us accompany you to the centre of the Spiral of Danu. Simple and sage advice that is reaffirming for us who are feeling like we are wandering needlessly- when our little gardens are the source of such joy. Oh how I tremble when a Monarch Butterfly flutters across our yard to visit the Purple Coneflower!