This morning, I walked while chanting the Sri Lalita Sahasranama. This is a sacred text that I ideally would be chanting daily. As I walked, I was pulled by the desire to be focusing on the beauty around me rather than reciting the chant. I have felt that pull many times before, but it was particularly strong today.
Then the question “Isn’t focusing on the beauty of Mother Nature a spiritual practice too?” came into my mind. Of course it is; about that I had no doubt. I realized what wanted to be doing was to immerse myself in nature, taking photographs to share on my blog and in the GreenFriends newsletter I organize monthly.
For the rest of my walk, I continued my chant, but if I felt called to stop and look at something and/or take a picture, I did. Sometimes I felt literally “called” in that it seemed like a song bird or crow was calling out to me.
I felt “rewarded” for being flexible in my definition of spiritual practice by capturing several beautiful photographs.
I suspect that tomorrow morning I will be going on a nature walk!
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Written for Weekly Photo Challenge: Reward
Living, Learning and Letting Go 
Sometimes we have to also let nature speak to us with it’s own daily word, from wildlife and trees to rainstorms and the clouds, there’s music that also chants and sings 🙂
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I definitely agree with you!!!
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😊😊
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Thank you for letting me know about a potential visit by Amma to Atlanta. Definitely, open to a new experience. I appreciate your thinking of me.
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I will let you know when I know more.
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Perhaps the magnificence of spring’s blossom always deserves to be appreciated in silence?
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Well said!
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Oh, I wish those beautiful flowers were debuting in Knoxville this week. Instead, we’re looking at more bad weather on the way! Thanks for these spring rewards!
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I imagine most of the country is feeling the way you are. I hope my pictures help you and others remember that your time will come too!
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gorgeousness~
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Thanks!
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I love hearing about ‘that’ moment… when the inner voice expresses itself with such clarity and carries with it the possibilities of seeing/doing differently than planned. Being in the moment, adapting. A sense of following an inner rhythm that beckons. Thanks for sharing
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I love having that experience too.
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Love the blossom tree photos Karuna. 😊. My spiritual place is the beach or river or forest ….. We had a very hot day here at 37C and it’s supposed to be autumn! The river is looking good.
I have invited you to participate in a Five Day Black and White Photo Challenge and you can read about it here http://mariabrinkley.com/2015/03/06/black-white-photo-challenge-lake-serenity/
The choice is yours if you wish to take part. 😊. Happy blogging Karuna and have fun. Cheers, Maria.
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That would be fun! I have done very little black and white but really enjoyed it when I tried it. I will take a look. Thanks so much for inviting me.
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