When we open our hearts to love
We also awaken our whole being to the beauty of the world around us
Nature comes alive in all her splendour
Colours, smells, sounds that we bask in the true glory of
We celebrate the ant that has journeyed a thousand miles up the tree
The tree that has stood tall for decades shading the delicate mosses and lichens that embrace the rock
The rock that is older than any understanding of time we have and grounds us with its strength
The creek that flows to bring life to the forest
The sun streaming through the canopy and waking the world below
The bright yellow of the dandelion and it’s root that can nourish us
The song of the birds as they too awaken to this new day
The crickets and beetles and spiders
The webs that capture the morning dew and glisten in the sun
The incredible intricacies of the spider’s web, of the forest and of the connectedness of all it’s beautiful elements
We awaken to our own beauty and belonging in this majestic and precious world
When we open our hearts to love
About the Creator
Jen Willis
I’m a single mum, a school Principal, a lifelong student with too many degrees, an overloaded bookshelf, a dog, multiple sclerosis, a love for poetic music, climbing, hiking, people and laughter. Inspired by nature, Buddhism and love!
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