Hi friends, getting back to biodynamics, I came across this wonderful passage in a lecture series by Rudolf Steiner called Manifestations of Karma (May 18, 1920, Hamburg). I found that it created some vivid imagry in my mind that helped me to understand plants better. After reading this, I understand much more clearly what is meant when we say that the biodynamic preparations are working in the 'etheric'. I think that the etheric is the 'land' of forces and processes. So through the application of the preparations, we are strenthening the etheric body of the plants, through supporting and strengthening the specific growth forces (ie through the compost preps specifically)that are active there. Since Steiner could 'see' the flow of etheric energy, I feel it must have been quite obvious to him that combining the suggested plant material and sheaths would help the plants thrive despite all of the detrimental materialistic agricultural happenings. Christy
Bless you, Christy, I could not have asked for more. Your introductory commentary is especially appreciated. -Allan
