Stillness in Nature

I've always loved certain elements of nature, especially the night sky.  I recently found myself with a full moon, the stars shining brightly, with only a few clouds in the sky, and the sounds of the night as I sat on a swing half way up a mountain and felt a certain type of stillness. The peace, the calm and the energy that filled my soul was comforting in a currently turbulent world.

It felt so right in the quiet and peace of the night, even when I realized the irony in what I felt as to what truly was happening around me.  The sounds of kids running and playing, visiting the Brown's, farther down the mountain.  The sounds of ATV's and the howling wind through the trees which were louder than the tranquility of my inner thoughts.

It's amazing when you find yourself able to step out of the moment and see the vastness of the stars in the night sky and to feel the air blow across your face as you soak in the calming darkness and give thanks for the calm, the peace, and the stillness you feel.

But I revelled in the quiet and stillness of the moment. I drew the energy that was offered and accepted the peace that was given and felt the true essence of the evening, high on a mountain, with family inside and the universe at my feet.


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