No surprise at all.
Celestine Prophecy is a fictional work that is about a Manuscript that is supposedly found in Peru. The manuscript is in parts and involves the description of the evolution of mankind from what it is now to the next level of achievement. Mainly if focuses on growing spritually in order to use energies in the world around you harmoniously. I think as a Buddist that you might really like it.
One of the chapters details energy work with plants. When paid more attention to it's theorized that plants produce more food, more nutritious food, and are in general better health. Now, you and I already know this is true. A plant one spends time with is generally healthier than one that get's watered periodically and that's it. The reason that is noted in the book is energy exchange between the human and the plant. Of course, it is a fiction work, but a lot of truth is hidden in fiction much of the time and I have found that meditating with my plants and offering them energy of mine is a sure way to keep them healthy and vibrant. So I continue to do what seems to work.
I'll have to check to see if there are growers in my area... I'm in Illinios by Chicago so I'm wondering if there are. It would be awesome if there were and I could pick out a baby plant to raise myself!
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