Once upon a time, there was a little girl whose imagination ran wild and free.
As she grew, she began to notice suffering of the people, animals, and nature around her.
She longed to help but felt overwhelmed and unsure of where to start.
Embraced by the Earth as she cried, the girl discovered the power of her imagination.

This beautifully illustrated, enchanting story invites hearts of all ages to explore their feelings of fear,
grief, and uncertainty about all that is happening on and to our planet. The powerful journey of the
main character highlights how we can transform despair into hope by shifting our perspective
and learning to "see with the eyes of our hearts" so that we can connect to visions
that benefit all of life and imagine and feel into new possibilities.

This is a story of awakening that is needed for today's ecological crisis -
a reminder that to heal the Earth, we must first take the time to imagine its wholeness.
At its core, this story emphasizes the interconnectedness of all life and the reciprocity of nature;
it aims to awaken ecological awareness and to empower readers to take personal responsibility
for the planet's well-being and become stewards of the Earth.
The book closes with a creative practice that offers readers a way to turn their reflection into action, inviting them to plant seeds of change and see what grows.

Written & Illustrated by Bodhi Simpson, PhD

Click here to read an interview with author, Bodhi Simpson

about the mission and process behind this story and illustrations.

"Seeing through the Eyes of the Heart: An Inspiring Conversation with Bodhi Simpson"