Every spring as I marvel at the yellow wildflowers coloring the hills in Southern California I’m reminded of Lauri Kranz and the promise of nature…
“Every year around Halloween, I cast thousands of wildflower seeds in every open patch of land I see. For months, it looks like nothing is happening.
Then, the rain comes and in early spring you start to see all kinds of awakenings; The seeds that I threw have now turned into magnificent wildflowers of all different kinds…So many things have happened in life since I threw them; There’s been joy and sadness, successes and failures. But, every spring those wildflowers pop up. It’s so beautiful and reassuring…It feels like a wild imagination streak in me.”
I’ve carried Lauri’s wisdom since our conversation and am often reminded of her insight: “We are not apart from nature. We are a part of nature.” It’s an invitation of both solace and rejuvenation — A centering in our shared vitality.
Lauri is the Founder of Edible Gardens LA where, in addition to their book, garden, and forthcoming store, she supports families, schools, museums, and restaurants in growing their own food, and more importantly, returning to nature.
“What the Earth wants and what our bodies and our spirits want is to be connected, in this case reconnected, to where we all come from.”
In this episode snippet, Lauri illuminates our path back to nature and the lessons it offers us. It’s my hope that we may embody her words fully as we enter the spring and summer. Whether you’re gazing up at the mountains or savoring the sun’s warmth, “Imagine the Earth saying to you: Welcome back.” How wonderful it is, amidst all of our striving, to be reminded that we are already home.
How might you find your center in nature this week? What might you let go of when you do?
Wishing you peace,
Jenna
P.S. This conversation was recorded via phone a few years ago meaning that the audio isn’t as clear as usual. Lauri’s wisdom is so resonant. I didn’t want that to keep us from sharing. Thank you for listening!