Blog Post "Mother Earth Connections" Painting

“Mother Earth Connections” is a depiction of a symbolic creation. Here I wanted to illustrate Mother Earth weaving her magic in all of the universe. Because of her source of creative power, all creation has the breath of life, so to speak, inherent in them, and in that respect we are all one from the same origin.

This “oneness” is always there because whether we are aware of it or not, it is a truth that never diminishes in its essence. Have you ever experienced nature in such a way that it was beyond a beautiful setting, yet one that has captured you body, mind and soul? Nature captivates the wholeness of who you truly are, and reveals its powerful energy as a deep consciousness of the oneness we are with Creator and creation.

It is so visceral that only a few things in life can compete with its recollection. Many times I have felt invigorated, renewed and cleansed. “Forest Bathing” is what the Japanese call a walk in the forest, and I think that it compares to having our batteries charged, if we had batteries.

Amazing as all this is, I think we would be wise to search out time for nature walks, and a multitude of other outdoor activities where we consciously absorb the surroundings in a receptive way.

If nature is that powerful that it can affect our whole being, this definitely is worth your while to partake in, and if at all possible, to plan nature outings as a diversion to the daily grind. We as a culture can loose touch with nature so easily, especially when you live in a city. It is an important KEY to finding the internal and soulful resources we need. With this reservoir we can draw from the living waters that lie within leading us always in the direction of our golden destiny.

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Reflections and writing prompts: What have you experienced in your life that has brought about an awareness of the power of nature and perhaps, far reaching effects? Describe some instances…trips, the beach, mountains, dessert, camping and hiking etc. Which ones stand out in you mind and why? How do you understand the oneness with the Divine? Make a list of things you can do and places you would like to go to expand your awareness of Mother Nature’s great mysteries?