“Behaving As If The God in All Life Mattered” by Machaelle Small Wright. Third Edition (has updates), © 1997, Perelandra, Ltd. ISBN 0-927978-24-5.

Machaelle began by writing of her childhood – or more like the lack thereof; Machaelle practically raised herself. She shared her experiences from childhood to adulthood with the reader.

Her history was fascinating to me – and set a foundation for what was to come.

In 1973, she and her partner, Clarence, moved out of the city and headed for the country; this is where things really picked up.

Machaellle was introduced to devas and nature spirits; and was taught about energy, intent and manifestation.

The first time I read this book (in the 1980’s), I was so excited that someone had described so well, through the written word, devas and nature spirits; as well as our (humans) role in the relationship with nature.

Machaelle’s teaching/instruction from the earth energies centered on gardening; this is where Perelandra was ‘born’.

It wasn’t until the mid-late nineties that I was able to ‘test’ some of her experiences in my own backyard. I wasn’t disappointed.

Perelandra (in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia) is not only the home of Clarence and Machaelle; it is also a ‘private research center’.

I highly recommend this book, especially for those with interests in building a relationship with devas and nature spirit energies.