Isn’t it fascinating how different places call forth different energies from within? Complex beings we are… I find it amazing how it seems our inner being, or our soul, is apparently greatly affected by our environment, the people and the energy around us. Long have I been bewitched by this phenomenon… I’ve tried many things, breathed deeply many seasons. I’ve seen changes, growth and ugliness, and also great beauty, within myself, at different times… in different places.
I’ve lived many lives, felt the quality of many skins.
Increasingly, with time, apart from holy places on earth, I find the spirit calls me to nature, for silence, for quiet and deeply personal moments in the world away from man. Man… a beautiful and yet troubling puzzle. One, gladly, I do not have the job to solve or understand…
“When I sense the harmony of nature, I am brought to tears. Why should we be bored with life? Let us live life with the Spirit of God, the Spirit of Truth. The person who has the Spirit of God, who has Divine Wisdom, sees all things with love of God and notices all things. The wisdom of God makes him grasp all things and delight in all things.”- Elder Porphyrios
Creation moves always, with purpose, with perfect design and unfathomable synergy. To sit among such greatness of life I find deeply humbling, a stark reminder of my place within a far far greater picture than I could ever possibly begin to conceive. And yet, sitting in nature, I feel more understood, and more understanding of who I am, than I do anywhere else really. Nature helps me to die in myself, to accept my place… and to forget my place. To feel the solid earth beneath me. To see starlight bleeding into ink-blue sky. To watch naked flame consuming unseen air with sharp licks. The flight of birds. The call of the wild. All of it reminds me, speaks to me and sings a familiar song, awakening the silently flowing rivers of Light at the deepest part of my own nature.
I realise, more and more, how we are not the ‘nothing’ we are lead to believe; yet neither are we the ‘gods’ we may like to think.
Nature, of which human is a great and vital part, moves always with the Unseen, echoes with the Unheard.
Life, the canvas for the Divine Hand, a perpetual testimony of Grace.
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During my last journey, me and a few friends celebrated a pal’s birthday up on top of a mountain near Lucca, Tuscany. There were no roads, no light pollution, just sounds of nature and perfectly clear skies. I delighted in the moments between celebrations when I could sneak off for a while and soak in the Creation around me… utter paradise! My mind really was set free in those couple of days, somewhere in Tuscany…
Jx
Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful.
Thank you !
So beautiful and inspiring, thank you. Nature is such a sacred place to be!
Amen! Thank you!!
thanks for more follows, James
All the best
“still waking up” c
Always a pleasure brother… Jx
I find it utterly compelling. The stars make me dream. The wind makes me sing. The rain makes me dance. And I trust the energies I feel. I’m enjoying reading your posts.
Wow! Thank you… lovely comment!
Wonderful post,my dear!!inspires and motivates all.i like it too so much,my young wanderer!!bless you ,my dear!!
Thank you!!! God Bless you too, precious one <3 from my heart to yours.
Earth, beautiful. I hear the birds. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you too, my friend… we all need nature to calm the soul. Jx
I’m the 100th person to like this post and that makes me feel special..Ha ha……You’re absolutely right. Different places touch your soul in different ways…Some move you to tears, some make you feel liberated in a giddy sort of way….The photos, video and article are merveilleux, paradisiac.
Indeed you were! And that makes you totally special, of course. “Some move you to tears, some make you feel liberated in a giddy sort of way…” – couldn’t have put it better myself!! I hope you and your family are keeping well. Stay blessed, always.
My love and regards.
James.
I enjoyed reading this post. Thanks for the follow. 🙂
Thank you much! Stay well and blessed my friend.
This is very powerful James. Thank you for sharing. I do not know where I would be without the healing power of nature. It draws me closer to God and gives me strength to face each new day. What an incredible quote by Elder Porphyrios.
Thank you!!
Honestly, nature and prayer are the two things that get me through this world. Two environments I get the chance to really cleanse my temple and connect… and yes, Elder Porphyrios must have been one extraordinary man! Very holy. Having read some of his works, and his words recently… I really am a big fan.
Great words! I enjoy reading this kind of poetic prose. Nature is indeed the place one can connect to himself.
Thank you… Really means a lot. Jx
Interesting post, you’re a good writer, thanks for the follow.
Thank YOU ! Jx
Sweet post. I’m glad you got to gather with friends in such a beautiful place. Nature has always been my temple, my Savior!
Thank you sweet Katelon !
Thank you for this beautiful post
It is my absolute pleasure.
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Hi, soul traveler. I so enjoy your posts and feel the same about nature like you do. Being in nature makes me complete and real, as you beautifully put in perfect words, “sitting in nature I feel more understood” . As always “Minds together” from Cornelia
Greetings dear Cornelia. I am glad somebody can relate. ‘Real’… yes. The reality of Creation is often impossible to overlook… maybe that’s just it. Thanks as always for sharing your inquisitive mind. J x
Many blessings to you on your soul searching journey.
Thank you Cornelia! Blessings to you always…
Nice post, but I am boycotting facebook, since it refuses to reject fake news posts from Trump.
I understand totally…
Thank you for your beautiful post today. I needed this. Yes, nature teaches, refreshes, inspires, humbles, unites, and so much more. <3
You, my friend, are so very welcome. There is much to be learnt from nature, indeed indeed… <3
The Soul within the Human is amazing and if you allow your truth will force you along the path you must travel. Another good post.
Yes yes !! Beautiful words 🙂