I am also known as David Wodtke. I enjoy many roles in Life: Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Musician, Gardener and Philosopher/Poet among others.
The name Pine Tree was given to me by a Native American man, Ralph Concha, from Taos Pueblo during our time working together as tree planters in the mountains of Northern New Mexico. It seemed to fit. I always love the way I begin to lighten up and relax hiking in the woods or sitting under a tree. Trees connect the Earth and Sky while grounding and uplifting Human emotion.
I also enJoy working and playing in the garden with the plants, playing music on my bassoon or wooden flute, meditating or sitting and writing as I am now in the early morning with my cat, Luna, purring on my lap. I call her my little bobcat because it was an encounter with an actual bobcat that reawakened my interest and connection with the healing gifts of the animals. This is how Animal Balance and the other animal writings originated.
I freely offer selections of my journal writing as a monthly Ezine called Animal Balance and have done so since the Spring Equinox of 2008. I look forward to continued sharing as Earth Service expands and I invite you to join me here often on the Web. Click here to receive Animal Balance and other animal messages that are freely available to the Earth Service community.
Acknowledgements
The Web is the gift of Spider Woman. I thank Her for the gift of language and all forms of communication. As we gather on the Web to share and listen deeply the Web expands. I acknowledge all who are close to me on this Web of Life especially my wife, Nicole, and my two beautiful daughters, Ausa and Sala. I thank them with all my heart for their support and for being with me on this journey and I thank the many who have made this journey possible.
Special Thanks to Nicole for the beautiful artwork she has graciously given from her heart. The feather, hawthorn berry and rose hip logo has a beautiful healing story behind it I will tell sometime.
I thank You for being here on Earth Service. Earth Service is my true calling, my gift and my humble offering. Earth Service is direct action from the Heart. Antelope came with a message of Action this week. Thank You Antelope!
Special Thanks to my Web manager, Pamir Kiciman. His steadfast support, guidance, Friendship and virtual assistance in the details of starting this site are a true gift.
I Love my Life! I Respect Myself and All others. I am Thankful for the Gifts I Receive. I am deeply Grateful and Satisfied as I share my Gifts with All who Choose to Receive them.
