 "The attitude of the American Indian toward the Eternal, the Great Mystery that surrounds and embraces us, is as simple as it is exalted. To us it is the supreme conception, bringing with it the fullest measure of joy and satisfaction possible in this life. The worship of the Great Mystery is silent, solitary, free from all self-seeking. There are no temples or shrines among us save those of nature. Being children of nature, we are intensely poetical. We would deem it sacrilege to build a house for The One who may be met face to face in the mysterious, shadowy aisles of the primeval forest, or on the sunlit bosom of virgin prairies, upon dizzy spires and pinnacles of naked rock, and in the vast jeweled vault of the night sky. Such a God needs no lesser cathedral." Ohiyesa (1858-1939) Santee Dakota physician and author Photo: A snowy landscape with the Twin Owls in the background, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO For Spiritual Direction or Workshops, please visit: http://www.resourcesforspiritualgrowth.com/
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9/25/2020 09:22:54 am
It has always been my dream of being able to see such kind of natural beauty while I am still here on Earth. I have been working for 4 years now and I have always tried to save money for travels but since I am the breadwinner of the family, there are times when I was not able to keep those savings because of the things I need to prioritize. Sometimes, I tend to feel like life is unfair because of what is happening to me but I know that once everything has been settled, I will be able to make my travel goals come true. Once I am able to do so, I will make sure to share my experiences to other people as well. Please wait until I can also share my travel experiences. Leave a Reply. |
AuthorStephen Hatch, M.A. is a spiritual teacher and photographer from Fort Collins, Colorado. His approach is contemplative, inter-spiritual, and Earth-based. Archives
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