We Have So Much In Common With Nature
Posted: Wednesday, February 08, 2012
by Susan Thom
As I Approached my home, and turned into my driveway, I counted 14 deer grazing on our property. They may have looked up, but not one moved. They are used to us, and we are used to them. Like actors doing their routine on a stage, they seem to know how to move with their stage-the Earth, and it’s energy. They are peaceful, and gracious in their own way.
Their gracefulness also reminds me of how the actors portray scenes in plays like "Jesus Christ Superstar." So much practice goes into those moves looking just right, and I imagine the deer have to practice to make the right moves as well. I have watched the actor who played Judas, leap into the air and go into a dance that was so moving, and from the heart, and I have seen deer leap over fences, and never touch the wire. Both dancer and animal share not only in beauty but in a force and rhythm.
When seen, most people will slow down or stop to watch nature in front of them. The actors of a play are watched in the same way, for the same reasons. Their energy holds a certain unified feeling with our souls, and we appreciate the wonders of our life. It makes us feel good to witness dignity and poise. If it weren’t for the deer tick fear, I’d try to go over and pet one. Horses share that same beauty and charisma. They are so special in their own right, I believe even they know it.
My little maltipoo is also a reminder between we humans and our pets. He thinks, he gets me to figure out what he wants, he responds, he listens (most of the time) and he gets comfortable no matter where he goes in the house. He gets mad, annoyed, and even ignores us if we do something he doesn’t like. I’ve heard it said that there is energy in the soil, and it’s good, positive energy. Walking barefoot, and feeling that energy evaporate into our beings, is one of God’s gifts to us, I believe. Feeling the sun on our faces as the animals also bask in it’s glory.
We share many similarities with our furried friends, and from I have seen, it appears we are all connected. The mountains, valleys, waterfalls, rivers, oceans, sand, dirt….all connected and waiting to be appreciated and communed with in positive spirit. The graceful deer and the twitching whiskers of the barn cat, and the barking of the dog-making sure it’s family knows someone out of the ordinary is near, the crying of a baby, the love between a couple, are all reminders that we have more in common with our 4 legged friends than we may ever know.
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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)Good article Susan , yes deer are very graceful.Please log in to respond to this comment.hi david,
thank you for reading and commenting.
i love watching them. they are indeed, graceful.
my best to you,
suePlease log in to respond to this comment.
Susan,
I enjoyed reading the article.Please log in to respond to this comment.hi winifred,
thank you for reading and commenting,
i appreciate your input,
my best,
suePlease log in to respond to this comment.
We do indeed have much in common with our animals. Just even the basics like instinct - the instinctive survival of the species, eating, sleeping, seeking safety, the instinct to protect the young, seeking a place to rest. Every day is spent in activities. Feeling pain. Warming in the rays of the sun. Finding cool water. Seeking shade. Nurturing the young. We are tied together in various ways and your article crafts the reasons and the interest and joy of watching, seeing and learning. Well done!Please log in to respond to this comment.hi mare,
thank you for reading and commenting.
i have seen all you describe, as well, and i love "nature"
it all seems so "natural."
my best to you,
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