Cathryn Wellner

In Love with the Planet Cathryn Wellner

A reflection catches your eye. You stand in awe. A rock is so ancient you wonder what it has seen. You stop and listen for its stories. Flowers grow in an unlikely place. You feel your heart burst with joy. A rose looks wonky, asymetrical. You honor its beauty. Your friend forgets the words to a song. You sing them for him.

You, my friend, are a planet lover. You hear the songs of wind, earth, people, and water. You love knowing you contain within you the same elements as all the stars of the Milky Way. You feel your connection with geese, trees, birds, and clouds. You know a secret hidden from many humans, that every rock, duck, leaf, and even building, is your relative. You stretch your arms and heart to embrace them all.

The Small Scale Stories in this ninth entry in the series are for you. Celebrate being an insider among those who are quietly working to safeguard this stunning planet. You are an unsung hero.

Share the stories with friends. Some of them will scratch their heads and find you strange. But your tribe, your planet-loving friends, will be happy to know they are not alone. You see them. You understand them. You love them.