Thank you Cynthia for an excellent post, especially the information on the Umwelt which ironically I wrote as Umfelt! I have owned lots of cat for many years, so often have cats near me and so often put myself in their viewpoint. I know if I shift my energy either way, they will instantly mirror it. I also have a big pine tree right outside my office where red squirrels nest and feed and so often they will come and look in the window right at me when things are not right. They make me stop and focus and change mindset. 'Umfelt' sounds kind of relevant for how I am feeling today after a really rubbish sleep and these strong energies hitting earth right now. I think I might have over expanded mine!
I like your version of Umfelt--it's definitely got a good feeling to it in English! I was noticing today while talking with someone while driving that the instant my passenger raised their voice in some agitation, the car next to us suddenly honked! It seems there is even more interconnectivity and shared Umwelt going around than usual. I love the sound of your red squirrels in the pine tree!
Oh gosh yes, this year feels like there is so much more connectivity and influence. It feels like doing a bit of magic sometimes when you consciously try to alter a difficult situation and succeed just by good thoughts and smiling at someone 😊
Thank you Cynthia for an excellent post, especially the information on the Umwelt which ironically I wrote as Umfelt! I have owned lots of cat for many years, so often have cats near me and so often put myself in their viewpoint. I know if I shift my energy either way, they will instantly mirror it. I also have a big pine tree right outside my office where red squirrels nest and feed and so often they will come and look in the window right at me when things are not right. They make me stop and focus and change mindset. 'Umfelt' sounds kind of relevant for how I am feeling today after a really rubbish sleep and these strong energies hitting earth right now. I think I might have over expanded mine!
I like your version of Umfelt--it's definitely got a good feeling to it in English! I was noticing today while talking with someone while driving that the instant my passenger raised their voice in some agitation, the car next to us suddenly honked! It seems there is even more interconnectivity and shared Umwelt going around than usual. I love the sound of your red squirrels in the pine tree!
Oh gosh yes, this year feels like there is so much more connectivity and influence. It feels like doing a bit of magic sometimes when you consciously try to alter a difficult situation and succeed just by good thoughts and smiling at someone 😊