After a significant tragedy like what occurred Friday night in Paris, it can be hard to make sense of the world. It was particularly stressful for us until we heard from our son and his fiance who were visiting there, that they were safe. This was not the case for family members of the hundreds of other innocent people who were killed or injured. When the world appears in chaos and faith in humanity becomes questionable, it helps me to get outside and be present with nature, even if it's with a rake and shovel. What some may consider work, I consider therapy. Pruning, raking, and composting leaves were my activities yesterday. I was able to complete some end of season tasks, while clearing my mind and coming back to a feeling of peace in the world. For nature, although ever changing, remains a constant. It does not wage war, but instead nurtures itself. It figures out a way to survive, often in the face of mistreatment and destruction. People should take a lesson from the natural environment. It does not flourish by destroying itself, but grows through a mutual support of all its parts, from the sun in the heavens to the microbial life that resides in the earth. I pray that one day, all people will come to this same understanding.
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