kerry wrote:
> >>No wonder the hills and groves were God's first temples, and the more
> they are cut down and hewn into cathedrals and churches, the
> farther off and dimmer seems the Lord himself.
> - - John Muir >>
>
> Rose,
> Thank you for sharing this quote. It really struck a chord with me. About
> 20 years ago, when I was in college, some friends and I took a road trip up
> to Lake Superior. It was a beautiful Sunday morning and as we stood there
> with the waves crashing to the shore I said, "We forgot to go to church
> today," and my friend said, "This IS church." I've believed that ever
> since. I have always felt more spiritual and alive in nature than in any
> church building.
>
> Take care,
> Kerry
and mags, inspired by both posts shares:
Yes, thank you Rose for sharing this quote. And Kerry, I know exactly what you
mean about touching and being touched by the spirit of nature. I have a special
place I like to visit up in the Caledon called the Clay Hills....some know it
as the badlands which i always thought was rather an odd name for such a
powerful and beauteous place. The colour of earth there is a gorgeous, deep
red (clay) with some deep green streaks throughout...reminds me of the marriage
of copper and oxygen. The sensuous shapes are long and smooth, flowing down
hill like giant curvaceous bodies lying there in the sun. A place of magic and
spirit. Gives me great comfort to be there, especially in the good company of
my best friend.
I have no idea how this was formed, and I contemplate that very notion every
time. The strange thing is that there is very little growth 'on' the hills,
only around. I have spent many, many hours there and it is a special place of
sanctuary. I'd love to be there at midnight, and gaze at the universe all
around me. Another one of my favourite things to do. I love the stars. I wonder
if we could see the Northern Lights there. Brian and I will check that out and
let you know ;)
mags, at the clay hills in my mind
np: Always, Jonatha Brooke
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