The Most Direct Connection — a poem by Jenny Garufi

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min

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In this spoken‑word poem, Jenny Garufi reflects on humanity’s innate, yet often forgotten, bond with the natural world and the broader cosmos. She argues that modern life’s noise and logical over‑thinking drown out a deeper, word‑less communication that exists among ants, birds, bees, mycelial networks, planets, and stars. By intentionally slowing down, silencing mental chatter, and turning inward to the heart, we can tap into an “unlimited knowing” that is both ancient and universally accessible. This connection is not reserved for a select few; it requires self‑love and the willingness to let longing emerge, leading to a flow of creative expression and celebration.

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The most direct connection. We can forget how connected we truly are to everything that is. We try to figure out, logic through, and miss what the world says. The world is ours to communicate with, to tap into unlimited knowing, but it takes turning off the noise, an intentional timely slowing. We accept ants carving elaborate tunnels, the intricate nests made by birds, bees composing honey, mycelium talking underground, all of these incredible feats done without words. We call ourselves the most intelligent beings, but we tend to get stuck in our head. We forget about the infinite intelligence available when we tap into our hearts instead. The ancient ones communicated with all beings, the planets, and the stars. We can have this connection too, when we acknowledge it was always ours. We've got heaps of distractions, noises, and busyness calling us to disconnect, but when we unplug, ironically, we find the connection most direct. Tapping into that beautiful source and combining it with our unique voice unlocks a beauty and flow so intense we will want to celebrate and rejoice. We all have that ability. It is not for a chosen few, but it takes loving yourself enough to allow what is longing to come through.