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Wild Flower Walker: A Pilgrimage to Nature on the Bibbulmun Track
It sounded like heaven! A 967km walking track traversing national parks and nature reserves in Western Australia. To wander alone on a path through a beauty filled, wildflower abundant and varied landscape of forest, plains and ocean. Imagine the bliss of walking for weeks on end, deepening into the silence, communing with the nature spirits - a pilgrimage into the heart of nature.
Of course, dreams are never quite like the grounded reality of life. But even with endurance challenges, freezing conditions, food shortages, snakes and a few pairs of walking boots, the indescribable beauty and magic of the heart’s path shines through. This is the story of a pilgrimage into nature, a gentle reweaving and reconnection of Self within the tapestry of Nature itself.
“This engaging travel narrative unfolds as a genuine quest, filled with both humour and pathos. I found myself cheering for Heidi, and left with the most lovely of gifts, the inspiration to one day walk these beautiful landscapes for myself.” Karin Lindgaard PhD, author of Nature, Consciousness and Feeling
“Heidi traverses an ancient pilgrimage path, which mirrors in a myriad of ways a deeply felt inner odyssey. This story is a reminder that every moment can hold the deepest of teachings if the mind is ripe.” Sharon Shostak, award winning filmmaker.
“There is a gentleness and clarity in the way Heidi writes, and it is this honesty and her wonderful humour that shines through the pages. Her love of nature and flowers fills the book with exotic colours and fragrances of the beauty and wisdom which she connects with so well.” Niki Kirstin, BBC Film editor; Findhorn facilitator.
Of course, dreams are never quite like the grounded reality of life. But even with endurance challenges, freezing conditions, food shortages, snakes and a few pairs of walking boots, the indescribable beauty and magic of the heart’s path shines through. This is the story of a pilgrimage into nature, a gentle reweaving and reconnection of Self within the tapestry of Nature itself.
“This engaging travel narrative unfolds as a genuine quest, filled with both humour and pathos. I found myself cheering for Heidi, and left with the most lovely of gifts, the inspiration to one day walk these beautiful landscapes for myself.” Karin Lindgaard PhD, author of Nature, Consciousness and Feeling
“Heidi traverses an ancient pilgrimage path, which mirrors in a myriad of ways a deeply felt inner odyssey. This story is a reminder that every moment can hold the deepest of teachings if the mind is ripe.” Sharon Shostak, award winning filmmaker.
“There is a gentleness and clarity in the way Heidi writes, and it is this honesty and her wonderful humour that shines through the pages. Her love of nature and flowers fills the book with exotic colours and fragrances of the beauty and wisdom which she connects with so well.” Niki Kirstin, BBC Film editor; Findhorn facilitator.
270 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2018
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About the author
Heidi Wedd
6 books3 followersHeidi Wedd has been walking the plant spirit path since her early 20's. With herbalism, homeopathy, and plant alchemy as early companions, midwifery and shamanism came a little later.
After years of being fascinated listening to herbs and learning from them, she has since taught hundreds of people how to deepen their connection with nature, hear the whispers of plants and inspire us to live in greater harmony with self and nature.
Acclaimed author of "Wild Flower Walker: A Pilgrimage to Nature on the Bibbulmun Track" and now the first in a series: "The Flower Codes: Plant Spirit Teachings for your Soul to Blossom" Book 1: Sacred Birth contains a succinct summary of the core essence of the first three flower codes gleaned directly from the teachings of the flowers, personal experience, as well as witnessing students of the Flower Codes training activate these flowers within themselves.
She continues to write regularly for online journals and on substack, teach and commune with the plants.
www.theflowercodes.com www.wildflowerwalker.com
After years of being fascinated listening to herbs and learning from them, she has since taught hundreds of people how to deepen their connection with nature, hear the whispers of plants and inspire us to live in greater harmony with self and nature.
Acclaimed author of "Wild Flower Walker: A Pilgrimage to Nature on the Bibbulmun Track" and now the first in a series: "The Flower Codes: Plant Spirit Teachings for your Soul to Blossom" Book 1: Sacred Birth contains a succinct summary of the core essence of the first three flower codes gleaned directly from the teachings of the flowers, personal experience, as well as witnessing students of the Flower Codes training activate these flowers within themselves.
She continues to write regularly for online journals and on substack, teach and commune with the plants.
www.theflowercodes.com www.wildflowerwalker.com
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April 26, 2019
Wildflower Walker has magically integrated nature, awareness, humility and humour. From the first page to the last, I felt immersed in this challenging, introspective journey as Heidi deepens her communion with nature and herself, whilst finding her balance with the surrounding humans!!!
Through her trials, joys and chocolate breaks I absorbed the beauty of the forests streams, dunes and beaches almost as if my body was there. It made for wonderful dreaming and has encouraged me to load a pack and create my own adventure!!!
Through her trials, joys and chocolate breaks I absorbed the beauty of the forests streams, dunes and beaches almost as if my body was there. It made for wonderful dreaming and has encouraged me to load a pack and create my own adventure!!!
April 9, 2019
Really enjoyed this joyful exploration of what it's like to travel through nature for an extended period of time. Loved Heidi's easy-to-read style and the pearls of wisdom that hide between the lines. Highly recommended!
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July 28, 2019Oh, how I loved this! I'm a hiker and also love reading about womens journeys into themselves. The beautiful descriptions of nature took me right there but what I loved the most, was reading Heidis inner journey of this hike.
May 8, 2019
As soon as I brought the book home I began reading and couldn't stop! It felt so relatable and relevant to my (completely different) life journey, there is something universal about the emotional cycles we all go through in our life's journey that Heidi writes about so beautifully. I highly recommend.
March 20, 2019
A lovely read. I felt, reading it, as if I was walking the Bibbulman track myself. The simplicity and innocence of the writing transports the reader into another world. Thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend to Nature lovers everywhere.
September 22, 2019
What a beautiful book! Heidi’s journey and her connection to nature were inspiring - all I wanted to do while reading was walk in nature and notice all the animals, plants and flowers around. The imagery and fondness for the trail is so alive and beautiful, as well as the inner struggles that she reveals - many lessons within this book!
Funnily enough when I first heard of the book and Heidi’s journey I thought to myself - wouldn’t it be wonderful to walk all alone in nature - but Heidi’s book is a reminder that connections are not just valuable with nature but also other humans!
Her writing inspires me to write and keep track of my journeys so that perhaps one day the recollections will enrich me (again) and maybe others too. Thank you Heidi!
Funnily enough when I first heard of the book and Heidi’s journey I thought to myself - wouldn’t it be wonderful to walk all alone in nature - but Heidi’s book is a reminder that connections are not just valuable with nature but also other humans!
Her writing inspires me to write and keep track of my journeys so that perhaps one day the recollections will enrich me (again) and maybe others too. Thank you Heidi!
February 5, 2022
What a wonderfull journey ^_^
I couldn't put it down. Curious to see how the journey on the trail unfolds. Lovely intertwining of connection with the land and the realities of life on the trail. Can't wait to go and experience it myself.
I couldn't put it down. Curious to see how the journey on the trail unfolds. Lovely intertwining of connection with the land and the realities of life on the trail. Can't wait to go and experience it myself.
April 9, 2019
A little over half way through now & the joy it brings me to open a chapter or two and immerse in the landscapes, your self discoveries and humour Heidi ... is quite my bliss! 🙏🏻😘🍃🦋👏🏻🥾🥛
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