In this conversation, Laura Giles speaks with Tigrilla Gardenia about her unique name, the transformative power of naming rituals, and her journey as a world ambassador for plant advocacy. Tigrilla shares her experiences with plant communication, the significance of the Damanhur community, and the lessons learned from plants as teachers. The discussion emphasizes the importance of building relationships with plants and understanding their role in personal growth and ecosystem dynamics. In this conversation, Tigrilla Gardenia shares her profound experiences and insights into the unique communication and relationships humans can cultivate with plants. She discusses the importance of check-ins with plants, the silent yet impactful presence they hold, and how these relationships influence her lifestyle choices. Tigrilla emphasizes the need for awareness and respect in human-plant interactions, exploring the broader implications of reconnecting with nature and the journey of reawakening humanity's collective consciousness. She also introduces her community resources for those interested in deepening their understanding of plant communication. Be sure to check out the entire interview with Tigrilla Gardenia. https://tigrillagardenia.com Chapters 00:00 The Meaning Behind a Unique Name 03:01 Transformation Through Naming Rituals 06:05 Becoming a World Ambassador for Plant Advocacy 08:58 The Journey of Plant Communication 12:13 Understanding the Singing Plants of Damanhur 14:47 The Role of Plants in Personal Growth 18:02 The Two-Way Conversation with Plants 20:53 Lessons from Plant Teachers 24:14 Building Relationships with Plants 28:12 The Unique Communication with Plants 33:09 Navigating Mainstream Society 36:01 The Silent Presence of Plants 42:51 Understanding Plant Relationships 44:24 The Impact of Plant Relationships on Lifestyle 49:03 Reawakening Humanity's Connection with Nature 53:03 Accessing Coaching and Community Resources ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Subscribe for more tips like this: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHvISmeJ5AnloEqWtOCv5Ww/?sub_confirmation=1 New to animism? These videos are for you! Start here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQTjP9VALyDQc7RPYSw9A1rx5ukfI42Lb ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Join our tribe! You're welcome here. https://myfantasia.podia.com Laura Giles is an animist licensed clinical social worker who specializes in healing trauma. She founded Pan Society to make animism accessible to modern people. She delights in inspiring people with the love of the land, facilitating a connection to Spirit, reviving a sense of wonder and belonging through her sacred travel journeys, past life regression work, transformational workshops, and mentoring. Join her on her next adventure! For more information about Laura Giles, see her website at http://www.lauragiles.net. To work with Laura, go to http://lauragiles.org. Bumper credits: Music from Pond5. Videos from Pixabay and Pexels.