"In a meadow full of flowers, you cannot walk through and breathe those smells and see all those colors and remain angry. We have to support the beauty, the poetry, of life." ~ Jonas Mekas
What a difference it would make if we immersed ourselves in nature now. One can't know exactly or predict in detail, but surely within us there would be more peace. Among us there would be more harmony...
If we hiked Red Rock trails, smelled juniper and mesquite, and admired cyan-blue sky. If we strolled through sunny meadows, meandered through shady forests, sauntered along sandy beaches, and toured through rich gardens.
Instead of remaining angry, instead of feeding fear, let's let the natural world soothe us, heal us, and guide us toward peace, harmony, and respect for all people and all creation.
We may see a lot that disturbs us, but much more love and hope and courage and compassion is happening in the world now. Let's look for that. Let's share news of that. Let's be a part of that. And if we can't be near nature in some vast form, let's bring in a houseplant, watch birds, and smell the freshness of a lemon. Seriously, there is always a way to find a little blossom and connect to it.
With hope,
Charlene
THE FIFTH GIFT IS HOPE. Through each passage and season may you trust to goodness of life. - from The Twelve Gifts of Birth
