I feel the presence of Spirit as I soak in the sublime.
Some
moments in life are beyond beautiful—they are sublime. German
philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer said we experience the sublime best when
we become aware of our oneness with Nature. Looking carefully at the
world around me, I find the sublime. I begin by noticing colors and shapes pleasing to my eye. When a
flower catches my attention, I take a moment to stop and look more
carefully. I notice delicate lines, sprinkles of gold dust, and flecks
of white. Spiraling, velvety petal folds lead my gaze toward the inside.
The flower’s outer boundaries expand and I feel the presence of Spirit.
This presence permeates the flower—and me. I experience the sublime
Oneness I share with all life.
The
flowers appear on the earth; the time of singing has come, and the
voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.—Song of Solomon 2:12
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