Eco-Spiritual Practices - Encircling/Caim Prayer

Early in the pandemic, we had limitations placed upon us. Our world became smaller. We were asked to keep a 2-meter distance from others beyond our closest bubble in order to keep us safe from the virus. This protocol often left us feeling isolated and physically distant, longing for human touch and the freedom to give a hug or hold a hand. There is no need to stay physically distanced from nature. Within a 2-meter radius, we can hug a tree, lay on the earth, smell a flower, stand in a creek, feel the wind on our face, or dig around in a garden. This physical contact with the natural world puts us in direct connection with our Creator, whose goodness is revealed in creation.