Elder Muse/Day #3: Wayfinder

“A deeply intuitive person who has the courage to navigate through the chaos and confusion of darkness and division, who refuses to accept the dysfunction of the status quo, and who devotes their life to exploring a more joyful, harmonious, cooperative, creative and sustainable existence on Earth.”

It was on a morning walk today at a nearby park in my small mountain town that this mushroom caught my attention. Though I do not know the name of it (I am certain some readers will be able to educate me!) its beauty and uniqueness captivated me.

This mushroom is in fact the “fruit” of the fungus, while the majority of the fungal organism lives in the soil interwoven with tree roots as a vast network of mycelium. The fallen log provides a perfect home for this “fruit” to find its way.

Photography by Gaye Abbott

What better example of a “Wayfinder” than this “mycorrhizal network” connecting individual plants and trees together to transfer water, nitrogen, carbon and other minerals. Indeed a harmonious, cooperative, creative and sustainable network that operates from an ancient biological blueprint. Here the older, taller individuals – elders – take care of the youngsters and those who need additional support.

The intelligence of nature can be a catalyst and reminder for us. Instead of getting lost in the chaos and becoming overwhelmed by fear and negativity – devoting our attention to mindful, cooperative, sensitive, and intuitive ways of being in our individual and intimately interconnected lives.

In other words, becoming an example for others – the most powerful and courageous action we can take right now.

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Over the next 31 days you will receive a Daily Elder Muse blog post accessed from the unfolding of the day – not planned or scheduled. Yes, the Muse is back again during this powerful and challenging shift time on our planet. May these words, stories and images assist you to remember who you are….

I have no idea what will arise…..but then do we really know ahead of time what our moment to moment daily experience will be? We are only asked to pay attention. ~Gaye Abbott

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Gaye Abbott, Wildly Free Elder, 04/17/24