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Listening to the Land
3. Trauma and the Land with Patrick MacManaway and Bríd Walsh
Oct 31, 2024
In this fascinating discussion, Patrick MacManaway, a third-generation land healer and doctor, joins therapist and land healer Bríd Walsh to explore the profound connection between human trauma and the land. They delve into the significance of listening to nature and how emotional wounds can affect landscapes. With personal anecdotes and professional insights, they highlight techniques for healing both land and soul, emphasizing the need for reciprocal relationships with nature to restore vitality and abundance.
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- Communicating with the land is essential for healing shared trauma, as it fosters a more reciprocal relationship between humans and nature.
- Addressing trauma in landscapes can significantly improve well-being, demonstrating the intricate connection between human health and the environment.
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Communicating with the Land
Connecting with the land through communication is rooted in cultural practices and individual experiences. Patrick McManoway and Breed Walsh share how their early interactions with nature shaped their understanding of relationships with the environment. Patrick describes a family tradition where communicating with land and animals was intrinsic, reflecting a deep-rooted cultural attitude toward the land as a living entity. Breed's experiences on a local farm in West Cork led her to realize the distinct differences among animals, emphasizing the importance of being present and attuned to the sounds and feelings of the land.
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