For Thomas Fiffer, a walk through nature revealed some deep spiritual truths.
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Yesterday, I took a nature hike with my boys.
We had walked the paths before.
Noticed things.
A turtle in the pond.
A turkey vulture flying overhead.
The sun, the clouds.
The serenity of the place.
But on our previous travels, I had not brought my awareness with me.
The awareness of signposts.
The awareness of less obvious signs.
The awareness of obstacles.
The awareness of trials.
The awareness of bridges.
The awareness of clearings.
The awareness of our need for shelter.
The awareness of partners extending themselves to nurture each other and create a shared, sacred space.
The next time you talk a walk, bring your awareness. There’s no telling what you’ll see.
Originally published on Tom Aplomb.
Photos courtesy of author