Some time ago, someone I know asked me this question:
" - What everyday experiences that others take for granted do you find joy in on a daily basis?"
To which I replied promptly:
" - Oh this is an easy one:
the sea - to witness its constant shape shifting, to feel and taste its saltiness brought in blustery
gusts, to feel and listen the wind - playful and tender or free and wild;
to know that that tree will be there long after I am gone and to know how privileged I am to be a
contemporanean of these gentle noble creatures;
the refreshing smell of damp soil immediately after pouring heavy rain;
the odd fox that I see often very early in the morning having breakfast from our bins on the back;
to stretch my legs on the grass with the humble knowledge that I am one with all and everything,
the soothing thought that I am star dust burning with the gift of Life, and to stardust I shall return;
... (and the list continues).
Someone I talked years ago said once in conversation: 'The quieter you are the more you will
listen' - that is particularly true, there is not a single time I do not learn something new, there isn't a single time I do not come back to the 'human world' with a sense of great peace, great joy and with
the knowledge in me that my personal problems that seemed so big and crushing, now are so
insignificant compared to the entire Universe. So, in my view and personal belief, I believe Nature
has the power to heal us, we just have to accept that healing. "Healing" is not in a magic pill or in a big bank account.
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ONE DAY, I HAD A DREAM…
I dreamed of a place by the sea. I was dressed in a very unusual way. I was enjoying so much to be
there feeling that wild embrace, walking slowly, peacefully, appreciating every deep breath as if
the last ones of my life.
My mind was empty of thoughts or concerns. I loved that feeling of infinite freedom and peace,
nobody around, only me and the stunning beauty of that landscape: the waves crushing against the
rocks of that high cliff, the sweet melody of the trees swaying in the wild wind, the grass waving
with every wind gust, the clouds and the infinite night sky shinning with mysterious constellations.
I was overwhelmed when I realized how small and ignorant we - Humanity - are when we ignore
the glory and beauty of small little things. I was overjoyed when I understood that every cell of my
body is a masterpiece of Nature itself. We are no more than particles, stardust of the Universe,
burning with Life! Everything I owe and surrounds me belongs to the Universe. I realized how
insignificant, tiny and fragile our existence and problems are! It was given to me the ability of
appreciating beauty and happiness on the smallest and slightest details.
“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” - Oscar Wilde
The "almighty", technologically advanced and powerful Humanity hasn't got all the scientifically answers for the things that only the eyes of the heart and soul can see. We have so much to learn
and yet, we despise wonderful things, taking the optional path of an ignorant and blindly
materialistic existence. And one day, Nature will claim back what belongs to her, and me, gladly,
will give myself away to it without regret, and forever We will be One, once again.
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