We Are Like Nature
by Madisyn Taylor
Nature is a mirror, inspiring and
teaching us, deepening our sense of belonging in the world. Wherever you look,
you can see that our patterns and the patterns of the natural world are the
same. You can find this resonance in every form, from molecules to plants and
animals and to planets. We live our lives according to the same principles as
the trees, the mountains, the clouds, and the birds.
We begin our lives
in the womb, folded in on ourselves like the bud of a flower. We can see our
whole lives in the mirror of this natural form. When we emerge from the womb, we
slowly begin our unfolding, just as the flower begins to open its petals. At its
prime, the flower draws many insects to it and also the eyes of appreciative
humans. When the flower’s petals begin to fade and its life cycle comes to an
end, it ceases to hold itself upright and returns to the earth. Traditionally,
we return to the earth, just as all plants and animals do. Like flowers, we
leave behind seeds in the forms of children and other gifts only we could have
given. They continue to unfold even after we are gone. Rebirth is encoded into
our lives, and death is just one part of the cycle.
Look around you, and
you will find connection and insight. Notice how your moods shift from one to
another like the sky shifts from bright blue to turbulent grays. Your thoughts
are like clouds, appearing, changing shape, passing through, and then
disappearing without a trace. The rain cleanses the sky, just as an emotional
release cleanses your mind. The sky itself is your eternal awareness, unchanging
underneath all these permutations. Let it reflect back to you your own abiding
perfection.
As you walk through the world, find your own metaphors for
connectedness in nature. Flesh them out fully and follow them as they lead you
through the mystery and intelligence of life.
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