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“Return to the world means return to the real world. Return to the world of the body, the senses, the world of Nature.
“The preamble to my daily prayer begins by honoring the world.
“‘Creator of All,’ I whisper into the morning air, ‘thank you for this day. Thank you for the sun that rises and sets, for the wind that blows, the rain that falls.
‘Thank you for the air that I breathe, the food that I eat, and the sustenance that You provide.
‘May all that I do today contribute to the healing of the world, and may my heart be open enough to allow the world to contribute to my healing.’
“Letting the Earth heal us, and devoting ourselves to healing the earth—now there’s a reciprocal relationship worth tending.
“These whispers work in a circular fashion. We start by calming ourselves, seeking peace of mind by taking in breath. And what is breath? Nature. Nature’s gift: the exhalation of trees.
“As long as we are alive, the journey of spirituality always returns us to the body: we are of the earth.”
Christina Baldwin from The Seven Whispers: A Spiritual Practice for Times Like These
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Kauilani says:
Oct 5, 2015
Beautifully expressed may I stay in this sacred place if gratitude always
Kristin says:
Oct 5, 2015
Mmmh, yes,yes,yes. <3 Sunlight here, fall, leaves in all colours, naked in the sun of October, eating, listening, speaking, singing, dreaming, living, new life, thank you, new life of all<3
SOL says:
Oct 5, 2015
Mahalo Ke Akua <3 <3 <3
Amy says:
Oct 6, 2015
So lovely. Thank you!
Maria says:
Oct 8, 2015
I agree 100%.. returning to the body in returning te earth..
Reena says:
Oct 11, 2015
I took a screenshot of it and want to make the last 4 paragraphs my mantra and have it in my room. Reading this makes me feel better, as a being. Much gratitude. Thank you for sharing and keeping this blog alive and growing.
Lynn says:
Oct 14, 2015
Bless you. I well print this out and give to all. I well recite this prayer, it is perfect. Thank you.
Sunkiss says:
Oct 29, 2015
✨Basic and Beautifully Expressed!✨🌻
Iliana says:
Dec 5, 2015
Thank you.
redhat says:
Dec 13, 2015
this is not a real path to relax your mind and body.it’s a short time enjoying.if u want real freedom.study your mind.findout what is your “craving”.
Caroline says:
Feb 20, 2016
this is how I feel every day….more when I am outside.I am new to this site.I as sent the link.I am very happy I accepted.Blessed Be
Monique says:
May 2, 2016
We are of the spirit.
Gabriel Y.Nyalemegbe says:
May 7, 2016
Yea its really true that nature have been wonderfully made by the Cosmic Intelligence,thanks to the maker and you for providing us with life’s necessities for living in this WORLD.
Samira says:
May 21, 2016
Thank you Thank you Thank you….the most beauty and gratitude in this. Powerful two words that bring us to our original state. Love you all!!!
Frances Ivy says:
Feb 3, 2018
beautiful post, thank you! Much gratitude.
Anne says:
Jan 11, 2020
The photo here is one of my visions for myself. 💖🌹💖