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Val S.'s avatar

I love how nature has this effect on us. In moments of grief, tragedy, or disaster, something awakens within us, and we realize we are one with the Universe. I don't believe in the divine, but I'm sure everything in the universe, including us, is God, and everything is connected through a strange randomness. Nothing is forever, and we just need to capture these moments to understand that we're all cosmic creatures. Our lives, even if some end sooner or later, are just a millisecond compared to the age of the universe. We're here to witness its beauty, and we should be grateful for the opportunity to experience just a slice of it. Beautiful writing, Rea! It's so powerfully expressive! 🤍

Rea de Miranda's avatar

At one with the Universe, is exactly the way it feels. I treasure all the moments of magic. Thank you for your compassionate words, Valle. You understand. <3

Esther Stanway-Williams's avatar

Oh Rea, this moved me so much. I remember those early days and feeling this exact sense of connection with nature, like it just ‘had’ me…that I could pause for a while and absorb myself in that moment instead of the terrible places to which my head was taking me. The awakening, yes…you describe this beautifully. And even the tortoise understood what was happening…❤️

Rea de Miranda's avatar

It was such a moment of clarity it moved me, Esther. I knew you would understand this. In some strange way it felt like a privilege. <3

Esther Stanway-Williams's avatar

Yes…exactly that. And I have many photos of the sunlight coming through the clouds just like the one you used for this post. Kindred spirits 🤗

Jane Deegan's avatar

Painfully beautiful and true. Hugs

Adrian's avatar

It is in those special yet ordinary moments that transformation begins.

Dora's avatar

Thank you for letting us sit with it.

And thank you for showing that even brokenness can become a prayer.

With deep respect,

Dora 🤍🫂🙏🏼

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Thank you for reaching out and feeling this with me, Dora. <3

James Ballantyne's avatar

Thank you for this piece, it's so true...and yet for so long we want to avoid or run away from the the pain....when it's just there to teach us... And expose the light from within.... Thank you

Rea de Miranda's avatar

You said it so beautifully, James. Thank you.

Maralet Meyer's avatar

You painted this picture of nature so well that it felt like I was there, soaking it all in.. I can't wait to experience that awakening feeling of being.. thank you. Loved it❤️

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Dankie, my liefste! <3

Virginia Curtis's avatar

What a beautiful moment captured in beautiful words. Love, Virg.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Thank you, Virg. Much love.

Stephanie M. Vargo's avatar

So beautiful. Thank you for sharing this experience. Your description is mesmerizing and transforming. It was an experience of universal awe.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Thank you, Stephanie! <3

Wil Price's avatar

A wonderful reminder!

jybyky's avatar

The spirit, and the light continues to grow.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

That it does, Jybyky. Thank you!

Jen Reich's avatar

Beautiful share, Rea. I believe we are on with the Universe...the Divine in all.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Thank you, Jen. I believe that too. <3

Brenda - A Voice that Wonders's avatar

So beautiful. To experience nature providing such an extraordinary sight must have been such blessing. Rhea thank you for letting us walk alongside you. Your writing is so gentle. Love it. 🌸

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Thank you for travelling this road with me, Brenda. Liefde.

Eileen Susan_Dust the Diamonds's avatar

Heartbreaking wisdom.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Thank you, Eileen. <3

Elaine Gantz Wright's avatar

"When you are broken wide open, your consciousness vibrates at a higher frequency." So perfectly articulated. And true. This hyper-awareness is beautiful and overwhelming at times. I have had moments in holy spaces will listening to or singing gorgeous music when I could not contain the powerful eruption of emotion flowing through my heart and bones. It triggers a wail of tears as spirit rages through me, almost like a geiser. I am so different now. Thank you for this.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

It definitely can feel overwhelming at times, Elaine. A raging force and profound tenderness. <3