Living Creature

Nature is a creature on its own.

It is a home, yes, but it breathes as a whole creature breathes. It lives, self-sustaining. There is a palpable energy. It flows out of the Earth.

Here, on a beautiful day, I feel the presence of Nature––this energy.

I hear the groans as the sun pushes up over the zenith. The cold breeze wafts over my cheeks; the afternoon sun then toasts my cheeks––refreshing libation provided constantly by the environment around me.

The swing of Nature is a comforting rock. I find the inspiration I seek in my life in Nature’s routine. I see optimism in Nature.

Nature is inherently wild, raw. Upon observation, though, a feeling of positivity and reassurance is found. Things of the human world are geocentric: Creations are built to compliment the provisions of nature or to utilize them. Nature is seen as a positive, good thing. Man looks to Nature as the ideal; Man yields to Nature.

Man also yields to the idea of a deity.

Nature is often mistaken for the deity; it is easy to see why.  

The beauty and perfection of Nature––especially the Nature I see around my area––is undeniable. Nature is a direct link to God. I always feel, hear, see Nature’s power and energy on days like today: The sky, blue as the deepest oceans, glows overwhelmingly overhead. The largest blanket ever made, so dark, but so vibrant. I feel content in this living blanket.

The routine and image of Nature lend a feeling of optimism to me through their observation. I feel motivated and satisfied.

Nature is God’s gift to man––a living, growing home, an encouraging home. As I grow in my academics, I aim to grow closer to this living creature, this Nature.