Elder Muse/Day 22: Coming To Our Senses

Sunrise, Blue Ridge Mountains, Western N. Carolina/Photography by Gaye Abbott

“Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe, the less taste we shall have for destruction.”

~Rachel Carson

There have been daily thunderstorms here in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western N. Carolina. Lightning streaking down from the clouds, drenching rain, and powerful winds tossing everything about.

Thunderstorms activate all senses demanding that the elements creating this artistry not be ignored. The dog and kitty I am caring for hate these storms, but I adore them for their magnificence. There is such uncontained power, yet also the ability to cause destruction and harm.

Thunderstorm in Blue Ridge Mountains

Nature constantly reminds us how vulnerable and fragile humans are in the face of changing weather patterns often wiping away our efforts to encroach upon the wild. A highly wise force to bring us back to taking care of and respecting what gives us life.

Coming back to our senses.

All life is constantly unfolding and changing. Perhaps the storms are a way to remind us of that. To test our resilience in the face of powerful forces that change the way we live each day. To pay attention with eyes wide open.

To remind us that when we shift the natural balance of nature through human interventions, we change the landscape of our own well being.

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31 days of Daily Elder Muse blog posts accessed from the unfolding of the day – not planned or scheduled. Yes, the Muse is back again during this powerful and challenging shift time on our planet. May these words, stories and images assist you to remember who you are….and how you can be of service.

I have no idea what will arise…..but then do we really know ahead of time what our moment to moment daily experience will be? We are only asked to pay attention and attend with open artistry. ~Gaye Abbott

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Gaye Abbott, Wildly Free Elder, 08/05/24