Hearing of his impending ending, each member of the community comes forward to comfort the Woodsman in what they perceive to be his hour of need. However each visitor is surprised to discover that the Woodsman is completely without self pity and turns the tables on their expectations by seeing through to each person’s essence. Harnessing the power inherent in his situation he coaches them in how to go beyond all difficulties through understanding the lessons and Truths found in nature. The book ends with profound transformation, as the whole community is touched by his passing. By reading this story, you will be given insight into the Truths inherent in nature. Such insight will penetrate your Heart and you will never be the same again! Such is the power of The Wisdom of the Woods. “Contemplate on the beginning of things, of nature, of life, of man, of the heart --- all emanating from God and journeying towards God. Dwell on the grandeur of this procession from birth to liberation, through life after life. Become aware that you, Nature and all that is, was and will be, are God.” –Sai Baba.The Wisdom of the Woods starts with a video, set to music specially created for the story by Steve Wyse, a composer and musician. The story itself begins with the Woodsman’s last day at work and ends with his burial and the transformation of the community of which he is still very much a part. All the other intervening chapters are set in his bedroom where members of the community come to visit him. The problems and difficulties that each visitor has are each a reflection of one of the life challenges represented on this website - see the Life Challenges menu at the top of the page.
In the audios that will accompany this series, the stories (read by Wallace) will be set to instrumental versions of the music in the video. Watch the video in the YouTube player below... after clicking on Play we recommend you then click the HQ button to give a higher quality picture. Also you can click on the bottom-right button to get the link to share with friends, or embed in your own Internet site.
Steve Wyse wrote the lyrics and music, sang and played all instruments except the violin, performed by Kelly Shively. Peter Shepherd produced the video, using stills shot by Wallace. We are grateful to Steve for his beautiful and moving contribution to this project. He has long been attracted to produce music inspired by the energies of nature, in particular the trees, and his music becomes a powerful tool for healing. You can learn more about his work and download some tracks free at his site, Steve Wyse.com. You can choose to read the story straight through and benefit from all the Woodsman’s wisdom, or you can click on the life challenges that interest you the most and read what the Woodsman has to say about each of them. In this way you can use The Wisdom of the Woods to receive coaching of a subtle and profound kind, on the challenges you are currently facing. The story and the characters are fictional, but the setting and environment are taken from the community in Ireland where Wallace’s friend, the woodsman Andrew McKibbin, lives and works. The images used throughout the book and in the video are taken from Andrew McKibbin’s life and working environment. You can learn more about Andrew and his friendship with Wallace, by listening to his three Conversations with Wallace on the subject of "Finding your life's purpose." Once completed the book will be published in paperback form as well as online and offered to the public. Here are the chapters of the book that have been written so far... Contents:
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