Finding Inspiration: A Morning Walk in the Mountains

I went for a walk in Nature.  

I was looking for something...  

I knew I would find it in the little things.  

The tiny forgotten places.  

I opened myself to the changing season 

and reawakening of the Earth.  
It was time for release and rebirth.

I went for a walk today, and this is what I learned...

Just like Nature, we travel the wheel of the year,
in and out of seasons and moons,
always evolving, always growing, always changing.

We must use our time on this earth wisely, 

and inspire others by our living example. 

Be humble like the grass.
Yet be prolific enough that our existence not be in vain.

Be open to the Light illuminating our true path, 
so that we may live our lives to our fullest potential.

Remember that we are all connected in the web of life.

Respect ourselves and others, and honor our differences.  

Everything has a purpose.

Everything has a meaning.

The importance of something may not be immediately apparent.
Meditate and reflect before reacting and responding.

Death and destruction make room for growth and creation.
Trust in balance.

Be sure to not stay stuck in the drama and suffering 

of this human experience.  Let go...

and let love stick to our hearts and minds instead.

Even life's painful moments are but seeds for new growth.

And so with each passing season, we grow and evolve.
We learn to see all of the signs in front of us, to live in balance.

As I left the woods, my heart filled with joy to know 

that I had not walked in the woods alone.

I honored the Spirit of Nature, and carried her wisdom home with me.

~photography and words by Carrie Martinez

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