A New Novena: DAY 3
“My first children were the green and growing things and from these came all other life. You must not think that you are descended only from organisms with legs or fins or wings, beings with mouths or tails or eyes. Your first forbearers emerged from the green womb of the Earth.
“Nothing exists alone. My womb is dark and deep and green—all the way down. Out of that womb all things grow, all things are nourished, all are born, all die, and all are reborn. Do not lose touch with this wisdom but plant it deep within your heart so that it roots you to the Earth. In this way you can draw forth the wisdom you will need to guide you, just as the first animals were taught by their Mother where they belonged, what to eat, and what their lives were for.
“All knowledge begins with green and growing things. The animals are your kin but not your Mother. You must know this before you will be able to understand anything else.”