Dear one,
As I continue to share my voice here, through writing, audio, and now video, I’m discovering how each format invites a new kind of intimacy and reflection.
In this 5-minute video, captured beneath a beloved Dawn Redwood in our local Botanical Gardens, I’m offering a story that moved me deeply. Won’t you join me under the loving embrace of this beautiful tree? Gather round to listen and press the “play” button at the top of this post.
Once thought extinct, this ancient Redwood was rediscovered during the height of World War II - and through it, scientists from across enemy lines chose to collaborate in the name of beauty and preservation.
Today, on Earth Day, I’m sitting with the quiet wisdom of this tree — her resilience, her stillness, her gentle reminder that life continues to unfold, even through times of great change and challenge. Through it all, I’m softly holding this question in my heart:
What if the Earth is not only something we love, but something that loves us in return?
I leave you with the words of one of my new favorite poets, Alix Klingenberg, which speaks so clearly to the times we are in:
“We do not need more hatred for what’s broken, but more tenderness for what’s still whole – and a fierce desire to protect it.”
I hope you’ll take some comfort and hope from this transmission, feeling the quiet strength of the Earth as she whispers her wisdom to you. May you be reminded of the resilience that exists both within us and in the natural world, and may it inspire you to approach the moment of these turbulent times with a renewed sense of tenderness and reverence for all that is still sacred.
In service of truth and love,
Lee
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Lee Sumner Irwin is a teacher, visionary, author, artist, intuitive guide, and grandmother who has spent the last few decades discovering a multitude of ways to uplift, inspire, and connect with women who feel called to her work. Over the years she has led retreats worldwide, coached women as they birthed their unique gifts and creative energy, and facilitated healing journeys. Her award-winning first book is Radiant Wise Woman: Breaking Free from the Myths of Menopause and Aging. She currently resides in Alabama with her husband where she enjoys dancing, exploring the wonders of nature, building community, nurturing her family, and finding ever-new ways to express her creativity.
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