Chris, aww your words are an invitation to dive a little deeper, thank you.
Rilke said, "That in difficult times you should endeavor to stay close to once simple thing in nature."
I was reminded of the mighty Sequoias that grow up to 350 feet in height but have very shallow roots that only run a few feet below the surface, but they make up for it in width, where the roots intertwine and fuse together. They don't survive alone ever, they form communities. The first thing they provide is strength and support by intertwining their roots and living in the embrace of others. Like the mighty Redwoods we need each other to help us think past what we can't do alone. When times are tough we can reach out and connect first, with ourselves and then our communities and knot our roots into even stronger, tighter bonds against all the fires that race toward us or the floods that threaten to wash us away.
When the mind is festering with trouble or the heart torn we can find healing in the silence of the trees, coaxing the soul to a land of wonder where the journey becomes a bright path between Source and horizon, awakening and surrender.
Here we can become subtle enough to hear a tree breathe.
Genesis 1 was swirling in my mind while reading. God was very intentional in his design. Each day he brought specific living creatures into existence for specific reasons and he saw that it was good. God created Adam and Eve and gave them dominion over all he had created, to care for all creatures. It makes perfect sense, to me, from this vantage point that the connectedness is real and by design. Now about trees having independent thought and language, who am I to second guess what God’s sovereignty.
It is easy, when we’re out of balance, to miss all of this or take it for granted. God’s design is also for us to share his word and bring his creations together in loving relationship. I think of this often, and strive to notice the opportunities he puts in front of me. Being still enough to notice is my prayer.
Thanks for sharing and inspiring me to think deeply.
Chris, aww your words are an invitation to dive a little deeper, thank you.
Rilke said, "That in difficult times you should endeavor to stay close to once simple thing in nature."
I was reminded of the mighty Sequoias that grow up to 350 feet in height but have very shallow roots that only run a few feet below the surface, but they make up for it in width, where the roots intertwine and fuse together. They don't survive alone ever, they form communities. The first thing they provide is strength and support by intertwining their roots and living in the embrace of others. Like the mighty Redwoods we need each other to help us think past what we can't do alone. When times are tough we can reach out and connect first, with ourselves and then our communities and knot our roots into even stronger, tighter bonds against all the fires that race toward us or the floods that threaten to wash us away.
When the mind is festering with trouble or the heart torn we can find healing in the silence of the trees, coaxing the soul to a land of wonder where the journey becomes a bright path between Source and horizon, awakening and surrender.
Here we can become subtle enough to hear a tree breathe.
Sending so much love and peace my friend.
“Softly, calmly, immensity taps at your life.”
(It’s always been there, tapping)
Genesis 1 was swirling in my mind while reading. God was very intentional in his design. Each day he brought specific living creatures into existence for specific reasons and he saw that it was good. God created Adam and Eve and gave them dominion over all he had created, to care for all creatures. It makes perfect sense, to me, from this vantage point that the connectedness is real and by design. Now about trees having independent thought and language, who am I to second guess what God’s sovereignty.
It is easy, when we’re out of balance, to miss all of this or take it for granted. God’s design is also for us to share his word and bring his creations together in loving relationship. I think of this often, and strive to notice the opportunities he puts in front of me. Being still enough to notice is my prayer.
Thanks for sharing and inspiring me to think deeply.
Peace and blessings for you and Kathryn.
And keep preaching.