I am touched by your words and deep insight here. I just LOVE !!! how you say: “…the wildness that we all have within.” THAT, dear Tom, is BRILLIANT! Not only piercingly insightful on your part, but so true. We really do still have the wildness with us. I am designing workshops titled, “The Wild Within”. I am just hugging you seeing and sharing this. It really moved me, Tom. Hugs, Robin

As the world changes, children all over the globe are growing up with almost not connection to Nature. And worse, many only experience a “virtual world” through constant TV, computer, cell phone, ipod and more. For these little beings Nature is only a concept, and a very vague one at that. Often their little bare feet and hands never touch the Living Earth. However, I know young people who live in a virtual words, but they are STILL seeking, yearning for something more. They sense something is missing, even if they don’t know what it is. So for these souls maybe my book will speak to the primal memory still stored in their cells, and will help guide them back to something more real.
—Bless you dear soul for seeing, for knowing, and for helping others remember. You have given me a great unforgettable gift. Much love, Robin

KARL STAIB – Hi dear Karl, It is such a happy feeling to see you again. When you said your mother-in-law might like this book, I was instantly curious if she is a hiker, camper, or “nature person”. LOL!! Regardless I hope she enjoys my wild adventure. Sadly, there aren’t too many untouched places left on the planet where we can still have this kind of adventure. However, I have found that Life is full of all kinds of adventures, if we are willing to embrace them. Thank you for stopping in my friend. Hugs, Robin

LAUREN – Dearest Lauren, how good it does my heart to see you. We are so kindred. I hardly know what to say; I am so moved by your comment here. I think you are the only other person I’ve ever heard thank someone for loving someone else. I just lost it when you wrote: “Thanks for loving Robin.” How amazing. That is a truly bounteous heart that is grateful for Tess loving ME. I can’t even think about that without crying. As to the love coming my way, I never knew that I could meet such ASTOUNDING souls via the energetics of the internet. Like you and Tess and others here, I genuinely love the people who’s lives touch mine. And just imagine, if that is happening all over the world for so many people on the internet, are we not raising the vibration of Love all over the planet? I hope so. I think so. —-Thank you for letting ME love YOU. Thank you SO SO much. Love, Robin
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The only difference, now is, I know that I am just moving into a different type of jungle, and I can draw on past experience. I know that because I did it then, I can do it now. I am again being asked to grow in a way that (for me) is probably as drastic as the growth I went through in the forest. And just like then, I am oddly drawn to the challenge (“Can I do it? I have to find out.”). I am being stretched so far out of my comfort zone that I really don’t have a comfort zone these days. LOL!! And yet, if I had turned down the “calling” or challenge to go public with my book, a part of me would have ceased to exist.

I am heartened by your insight into my book trailer. That touches me so much, Hillary. Your heart embraces so much. Like Sandra Lee, whether you have experienced it or not does not matter to you. You are just open to Life. And your openness is not only stunningly beautiful to me, but it changes my life. I love for that dear soul. I hope you enjoy my intimate time in the rainforest. Much love, Robin

JANNIE – Dearest Jannie, You made me laugh!! I see you as quite an adventurer. You may love your creature comforts, but if you saw the aqua blue sea that is so warm, and the warm sand, and coconuts on the beach, and cool fresh water you can drink straight from the creeks, you might give up your creature comforts. Well, you would at least be tempted for at time.

I have yet to see the movie “Avatar” and everyone keeps telling me that I must. So, I guess I must!! Thank you for your kind comment here. I so appreciate it, and am sure Tess does too. Hugs and love to you dear Jannie, Robin

ALEX BLACKWELL – Oh dear wonderful Alex!! YES! You raise a great point here. Many of cannot tear off to some remote rainforest, due to family, kids, etc. Furthermore, the days are over when everyone on the planet can pick up and “go bush”. We are too many people now. However, your key point, which I am SO glad you made, is this: “I can re-connect with what’s most important in my life” YES! That is absolutely true. If we all took time to not only clearly define what is important to us, but then made steps toward increasing that in our lives, we would change the world. —Also, we can remember our roots right in our own backyards. Given the opportunity, kids do this naturally when left to play outdoors. Thank you for seeing the importance of focusing on what we value, no matter WHERE we are. It’s key. Huge hugs to you, Alex. Robin
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SANDRA LEE – Dearest Sandra Lee, I read this and cried. How could I not?!! It is profoundly moving for me that you understand so immediately.

I went for a 4 mile barefoot walk across the high desert this AM (New Mexico). While walking I was remembering how someone who read this book, later said,” I would have like to know WHY you went to the rainforest. Although the book talks about my disconnection from society due to mild autism (and not being able to fit into the college/career/society sequence), and talks about me not being attached to anything or anyone, although it talks about Ian running from a powerful father and the pressure to take over the family business, although it tells how he is Australian, and although the book says that an Aussie friend told us about the remote and virgin Daintree rainforest and how we ought to see it— this person still wanted to know WHY I went. I realize that it can be very hard for any of us to understand something we’ve never experienced. What may be obvious to one is not for another.

I remember once reading that many explorers or mountaineers do what they do simply because the mountain is there. I STILL feel this way, Sandra, when I look out and see unknown mountain ridges, waterways, deserts and so on, I want to climb/explore them just because they are there. We often think we have to have a reason to do something, but we don’t. I think my greatest adventures often have no reason at all. It’s simply because the mountain or the forest is there, and I am alive.

I am deeply moved by your ability to be visionary. I have seen this in your writing. Whatever experiences you’ve had, and whatever life choices you’ve made, they have given you a great depth. I’ve noticed, just like here, even if the experiences is not one you’ve had or may even desire to have, you remain remarkably open. I find that AMAAAAZING!! That is THRILLING! It makes you compassionate, and allows you to “see” and “know” even that which you may not have experienced.

So when do what you are doing, it is not really the other person’s experience that we remain open to; it is Life itself that we remain open to, You may not notice it, but you are very much like this, and it affects all those around you and literally changes the world. I am grateful to be seen by you, and to connect with one who’s heart is still open. Bless you for that, Sandra. Much love, Robin
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It’s so wonderful to see the love and support flowing Robin’s way – I am so thrilled for her in the publication of her new, beautiful book!

Late last night I returned home from a business trip and was so excited to find it waiting for me in my mailbox. It’s beautiful and even though it was 1:00 am I couldn’t wait – I had to dig in a little. I love it already!

Robin is remarkable and my heart sings every time I see her beautiful countenance. She gives so much and it is heartwarming to see all the love the flowing to her as she births her baby into the world!

Thanks for loving Robin and I can’t wait to read your blog!

Warm regards,
Lauren

Thanks Tess! I loved Robin’s video too. I’ve been meaning to watch it, but now I have. It’s wonderful.