Tag Archives: nature

The Sun and the Rain

I felt Mary Magdalene strongly today as I looked out at a big rain storm that has come into San Diego. I invited her to share her thoughts and this is what she had to say:

Rain

Mary Magdalene: It often seems to us that it is raining and grey and gloomy outside. But did you ever stop to think that the sun is still shining above those clouds? It’s true, you know. The sun is still shining high above this storm which will pass. You need only wait and be patient as this too will pass. Each drama in our lives is like a storm that will pass given time. Any discord we are feeling will pass and the sun will shine again. In fact, the sun is shining the entire time if you can just tap into that energy and feel the warmth of the rays despite the gray clouds. The energy of the sun is always there to tap into. But we get trapped in the illusion of the storm that seems so on top of us that we can see nothing else.

I implore you, the next time you feel like you are in a storm of drama, look beyond the illusion of the clouds and rain and see the sun beyond.

Reach up to the sun...

Reach up to the sun...

This is my metaphor for reaching to make your connection with spirit. Your connection with spirit is of primary importance in your time on earth. Every human gets very distracted by the physical world because it is visible. The rays of the sun, beyond the clouds, represent the unseen energy that is always there. It is the Christ consciousness or the God consciousness that we can all tap into. When we tap into this, we are reminded that we are one with the sun as well as the rain. But we can choose to focus on the sun or we can choose to focus on the rain. The more of us that focus on the sun, the brighter everyone feels on earth.

This metaphor works on many levels. The sun could be love or peace or light and the rain could be fear or doubt or anger. They must both exist. But you have the power to choose what you focus your thoughts on in every moment of every day. You have the choice. This is the God-given power of every human on earth. You choose. The power of your choice may not be that clear to you but realize this, whatever you focus your attention and your thoughts on, becomes your reality. What do you choose for your reality? Will you choose fear, doubt, and anger? Will you choose to see the rain? Or will you choose light, love, and peace? The choice is yours in every moment.

Sometimes we must choose the rain to learn something about the sun. What are you choosing right now? Be aware. Be mindful. Be present. Enjoy the sun. Peace be with you. Namasté, Mary Magdalene.

Spiritual Principle #4- Connect with Nature

Yeoshua: Yes, we will discuss the 4th spiritual principle now. This is developing your connection with nature and Mother Earth. We have lost our connection to nature that is so fundamental to a human life. I’m amazed people are still breathing and living without taking a part of their day to just enjoy nature.

The simple beauty of a tree...

The simple beauty of a tree...

Have we forgotten the beauty that is to be found in a tree, a flower, or a blade of grass? What about looking into the eye of a horse or observing the behavior of a squirrel? How can we live without these experiences?

Connect with an animal...

Connect with an animal...

Taking time to observe and be in nature is vital to every physical, mental, and spiritual system of a human being. It vibrates on so many levels and is so healing to every part of us that it is vital to our continuation on this earth plane. I don’t know how else to express it to you but you know it when you are in it. All at once, after a few deep breaths, you realize you should get out and do this more. Am I right? Yes.

Take a walk in a park and slow down. Don’t just do it for exercise (although that’s good too and we’ll get to that in a later spiritual principle) but do it with the intention of connecting with nature.

The inherent beauty of Planet Earth is everywhere.

The inherent beauty of Planet Earth is everywhere.

Mother Earth is the living, breathing planet that we happen to be inhabiting at the present moment. She takes breaths and feels every part of her planetary body. Her waves move in conjunction with the moon, she is constantly spinning, and the sun is changing the temperatures and weather all over her surface. And that is just the tip of the iceberg. She has action going on inside of her with plates shifting and hot lava bubbling up. Then there are her oceans vast and wide teeming with life, some of it we have never seen before even now. Mother Earth is a living breathing entity of her own and it’s good to realize this and appreciate her as you make your connection to nature.

Mother Earth provides a place for us to live and it’s good not to forget that. Without her soil, we would have no food. Without her rain and snow, we would have not water. Without her natural processes, we would have no atmosphere in which to breathe. She does not need us. We need her. Give thanks and hold a special spot in your heart for her. Connect with her. One way to do this is to give thanks. Another way is to just appreciate a tree, a bird, your pet, or your houseplant. All of it is a part of our natural world.

Go to the beach or a lake or a forest. Plan a vacation around seeing a National Park so you can experience all that this planet has to offer. It’s an amazing and diverse world that we live in. Explore a desert, a volcano, the ocean, a rainforest, a waterfall, or a rainbow.

Experience the miracles in nature.

Experience the miracles in nature.

Connect with that part of yourself that recognizes that you are a part of this beautiful world as well. Remember that we are all one. We are the pelican, the bear, the rock, and the spider. We each have a role to play on this planet. Appreciate our plant and animal friends. Appreciate their beauty and their contributions to our world. We cannot live without beauty so learn to appreciate the natural beauty around you even if it’s only a dandelion poking up through the sidewalk on a cold, winter’s day. Namasté.

Mary Magdalene: We are so connected to nature. We are nature. We are just another living thing on this planet. When you learn to appreciate the beauty in the world around us, you can also learn to appreciate the beauty in yourself and your fellow humans. We gain an attitude of gratitude. We become humbled and awed by the magnificence of Mother Earth. She is amazing. Just watch a nature program on TV. Get inspired. Get out there and go for a hike or a walk or a bike ride at one of your local parks. Change up your routine and walk or bike to work or to the store. Get outside.

Enjoy every aspect of nature.

Enjoy every aspect of nature.

Even if it’s winter, you can still go out in the quiet of a new snowfall and appreciate the beauty of Mother Earth’s blanket of white. Enjoy the sound of rain on your roof. Take a walk in it and splash in the puddles. Find a way to get that feeling that nourishes you down to the tips of your toes and make sure you find that feeling as often as you can. This is important on so many levels. It heals you.

Acknowledging your connection with Mother Earth calls in her energy and literally heals you. It’s one of the best things you can do for your mind, body, and soul. Enjoy Mother Earth in all of her glory and give thanks for her many gifts. Namasté.