Love is the movement within life that carries us, that enables us, that causes us to break out of what Alan Watts calls the “skin-encapsulated ego.” Without love, we are self-centered, but love enables us to move the center of our lives outside our ego. Therefore it expands our lives and, needless to say, enriches it. Any human being would give anything to love or be loved. When it really happens, it is like heaven on earth.
Huston Smith
There are those moments when I am touched at some deep level when taking images such as this and, more importantly, the opportunity to witness scenes like this. Photography has allowed me to slow down and experience those sacred moments. Our friend Earl is spot on when he says these moments are transforming and revitalizing. At this stage in my life I ask myself the question, “How much love is actually being shared between me and Nature herself?” Just asking that question now is transformative and revitalizing. I agree when Earl mentions in his post about this chaotic world. Seems to me it is in need of a touch of heaven.
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Earl
There are moments and places where I’ve felt physically and emotionally present, centered and aware on a higher level. It’s during these times that a deep breath in and an exhale out do more than transport air. Lovely scene and photo, Monte.
Monte Stevens
A friend and I were talking today about how the deep breaths in and out do so much in our lives. Thanks, Earl!
geri oster
Thank you, gentlemen! The giving and receiving of love with Creation and Creator are the gift! I did hug my trees today. Yes, I do actually do that, and the exchange of love is beyond words, but Our souls know. Breathtaking image, Monte. A real gift for all of me. Centering. Love to you all!
Monte Stevens
I am glad you hugged your trees today!! I agree our souls know that love is heaven on earth.