In this captivating episode of the Enchanted Earth Podcast, host Maureen invites George Bumann, an animal language expert, artist, and naturalist, to share his remarkable journey from upstate New York to the northern entrance of Yellowstone National Park. George discusses his passion for wildlife ecology, his transformative experiences with nature, and the spiritual connections he has developed with the animals around him. His recently published book, 'Eavesdropping on Animals: What We Can Learn from Wildlife Conversations,' dives deep into these themes. George also touches on practices like Reiki and the profound personal relationships he has had with wild animals like deer and wolves. Stay tuned to learn how mindfulness and presence can deepen your connection to nature and enrich your life.
00:00 Introduction to Energy Work and Quantum Effects
00:52 Welcome to the Enchanted Earth Podcast
01:14 Meet George Bumann: Animal Language Expert
01:19 George's Background and Connection to Nature
02:37 The Magic of Yellowstone
04:09 George's Childhood and Early Influences
05:55 The Pivot to Art and Nature
07:41 The Gift of Consciousness and Sharing
11:59 Stories of Wild Animals and Deep Connections
21:24 Lessons from Nature and Human Impact
24:18 The Power of Mindfulness and Presence
31:56 The Sit Spot Challenge
32:46 The Interconnectedness of Nature
34:04 The Language of Animals
35:30 Finding Joy in Nature
37:02 The Power of Storytelling
43:28 Personal Stories and Reflections
49:20 The Subtle Communication of Nature
52:44 The Concept of First and Second Creation
About George Bumann –
George Bumann (rhymes with ‘human’) is a professional sculptor and naturalist living with his wife, young son, and black Labrador at Yellowstone Park’s northern entrance. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in wildlife ecology and has worked in the fields of wildlife research, back-country guiding, environmental consulting and has taught art and natural history programs for youth, adult, and university audiences since 1990. His first book “Eavesdropping on Animals: What we can learn from wildlife conversations,” was published this past fall with Greystone Books.
George’s work can be found in public and private collections throughout the United States and around the globe. His art and educational outreach have been featured in publications such as the Salt Lake City Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, Sacramento Bee, and on television, radio, and online through the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), Travel Channel, Discovery Channel, and Tedx Bozeman. Visit www.ayellowstonelife.com.
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About Maureen Calamia
Maureen Calamia is a geomancer, teacher, author, and podcaster devoted to listening to land, dreams, and the subtle intelligence of the living Earth. For over twenty years, her work has explored the meeting point of Earth wisdom, consciousness, and place-based spiritual practice.
She is the founder of the Luminous Spaces School, offering online courses in geomancy, feng shui, Earth energy healing, and nature-based spirituality. Maureen offers private mentoring for experienced practitioners and those in periods of profound awakening who feel called into deeper relationship with land and purpose.
She is the author of Creating Luminous Spaces (Conari Press, 2018) and The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You (Books That Save Lives, 2024).
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BOOK - The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-enchanted-earth-maureen-calamia/21477870?ean=9781684816859
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