Meet My Friends, The Flowers
"Nature is not only a source of spirit; it also has soul. Spiritually, nature directs our attention toward eternity, but at the same time it contains us and creates an intimacy with our own personal lives that nurtures the soul. The individuality of a tree or rock or pool of water is another sign of nature's soul. These intriguing natural beings not only point outward toward infinity; more intimately, they also befriend us. It's easy to love groves of trees or mountain ridges, to feel related to them as though by blood, and to be secure in their familial protection."
- Thomas Moore, "The Re-Enchantment of Everyday Life"
These Spring beauties befriended me on my walk with the dogs this afternoon. So stunning, so fleeting, how could I not stop and take notice?
