This time of year it’s easy to walk with the sunrise. The sun rises relatively late, and I can get out before most people begin their day.
This morning the air is cool but not uncomfortably cold. There is a slight breeze that is gentle on my face. As I walk by my neighbor’s house, I’m hearing the soft ringing of the chimes that are hanging on her porch.
The sun rises with the promise of a new day. The early morning light is strong and powerful.
The rhythm of the day feels different before sunrise. It’s quiet; most people aren’t out and about yet. There is not even any birdsong this time of year.
Nature is my sanctuary, or temple. Nature is my “something bigger than myself,” and I find it really accessible on my walks. It is easy for me to attune to the energy and creative spirit of Nature.
Prayer, to me, is simply honoring what is sacred to us. As I tune into the rhythm and spirit of Nature, my walk becomes a prayer.
This intimate connection with Nature is what made me want to move from the city into the country thirty years ago. Some people find their “something bigger than themselves” in other people, or in a city, or in a church. I find it in Nature, and I always have, since I was a very small child.
We all need this kind of intimate connection, but we all find it in different ways. What is your way? And, what is your prayer?
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