Hi Russ ~ I thoroughly enjoyed this post and your description of the “nature of things”. It sure takes out divisive religiosity of interpretations. And, it is simpler to observe, even if there are no conclusions drawn at the time. The phrase, “Back to nature” comes to mind, as a lens of direct experience.
Another perspective that I find interesting and tantalizing is the sense of ease in connecting with the nature of things. Many of us (at least in the US) have had religious speakers talk about “God up there”, the Allness, the Holy. All of which is touted as unreachable and “other” worldly. In short, so far above us that we (who are so deeply hindered by our humanness and lack of evolution), can only at best find our way to the door but not enter into openness with the “On High”.
I also love the idea of the energy it takes to go “against” nature. I never considered “negativity” as a gravitational pull against positive flow. Somehow with new vocabulary, there is a conspicuous lack for the need of moral judgment. Whew! We all know that pushing and pulling large rocks instead of rolling them is a waste of time and energy, just as a metaphor.
And lastly, what about Love? This word, especially capitalized has become a catch-basket for any viewpoint that wants to assert itself as better-deeper, the “One and only” saving grace. With the nature of things, it is so easy to see beauty (of all dimensions) and to notice the aliveness that exists. Something as simple as a lovely flower that weaves in the breeze, showing its colors, textures, fragrance, and then noticing the surrounding ground that supports it growth – with a feeling of communion and appreciation for being there to see it, just in that moment – the magic of serendipity and a sense of communion with All That Is.
And then of course, back to the realities we live in – yet with a fond intuitive memory of something true and sweet. Ahh. Thank you, Russ! Mary
Hi Russ ~ I thoroughly enjoyed this post and your description of the “nature of things”. It sure takes out divisive religiosity of interpretations. And, it is simpler to observe, even if there are no conclusions drawn at the time. The phrase, “Back to nature” comes to mind, as a lens of direct experience.
Another perspective that I find interesting and tantalizing is the sense of ease in connecting with the nature of things. Many of us (at least in the US) have had religious speakers talk about “God up there”, the Allness, the Holy. All of which is touted as unreachable and “other” worldly. In short, so far above us that we (who are so deeply hindered by our humanness and lack of evolution), can only at best find our way to the door but not enter into openness with the “On High”.
I also love the idea of the energy it takes to go “against” nature. I never considered “negativity” as a gravitational pull against positive flow. Somehow with new vocabulary, there is a conspicuous lack for the need of moral judgment. Whew! We all know that pushing and pulling large rocks instead of rolling them is a waste of time and energy, just as a metaphor.
And lastly, what about Love? This word, especially capitalized has become a catch-basket for any viewpoint that wants to assert itself as better-deeper, the “One and only” saving grace. With the nature of things, it is so easy to see beauty (of all dimensions) and to notice the aliveness that exists. Something as simple as a lovely flower that weaves in the breeze, showing its colors, textures, fragrance, and then noticing the surrounding ground that supports it growth – with a feeling of communion and appreciation for being there to see it, just in that moment – the magic of serendipity and a sense of communion with All That Is.
And then of course, back to the realities we live in – yet with a fond intuitive memory of something true and sweet. Ahh. Thank you, Russ! Mary