Nature
And a Few Wonderful Gifts to Share
“Look deep into nature, and you will understand everything better.” –Albert Einstein
We are a part of nature. We are not separate from nature. By going into what we call nature, we move deeper into parts of ourselves. Nature also, mercifully, takes us outside of ourselves. It soothes us. It teaches us. It reflects back to us. It brings healing qualities to us. It nurtures and feeds us. There is nothing like the vastness of nature to inspire. Or the tiniest, reassuring presence of nature like a shimmer of green in a crack in a sidewalk, catching our attention, thrilling and reminding us of nature’s endurance, strength, and vitality.
Vast green open spaces. Infinite blue oceans and skies. These are the places our souls can rest. They open and calm our minds. Forests full of oxygen and the richness of green fill our eyes and lungs with a feeling of peace and freedom. We are embraced. We are inspired. We are held. And, yes, sometimes we are terrified by the awe and power that nature holds.
Take time to put your feet on the earth. Look up at the sky both in the night and the day. Plant a garden. There are infinite ways to connect with nature and with yourself.
We share with you two beautiful creations inspired by nature. One is a visual meditation and expression sharing the refinement, inspiration and connection to nature. Watch A Visual Archive of Japan: 36 Traditional Greens on YouTube
The second is a musical piece of poetry based on Ataegina, the goddess of agriculture and fertility created by our friend, Juliet Rohde-Brown. Juliet is a licensed clinical psychologist and Chair at Pacificia Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara. She is a talented singer and actress.
Everyday should be earth day.