oneness with the universe and all its powers

[ashling]

"The first peace, which is the most important, is that which comes within the souls of people when they realize their relationship,
their oneness with the universe and all its powers, and when they realize that at the center of the universe dwells the Great Spirit,
and that this center is really everywhere, it is within each of us."
-Black Elk, Oglala Sioux

[freshwest]

1. Thank you.

[femmocrat]

2. That is so beautiful...

Thank you!

[ashling]

3. It IS rather striking

I'm glad you liked it.

[MiddleFingerMom]

4. Perhaps the most "at one" I've ever felt with the Universe has been every time I've hiked to 7 Falls

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... just outside of Tucson. I've always felt fantastic in the vicinity of falling water but, though
I've been to higher and more impressive falls, these have always affected me the most
strongly.
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I recommend it to anyone visiting/living here. It's in Bear Canyon (associated with the much
more well-known Sabino Canyon) and it's an EXTREMELY easy 2 mile hike up a gradually
rising grade.
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Although the pools at the top remain filled, the water slows to a stop in the dry summer
months and it may be (probably is) unpassable in the days following a monsoon rain.
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It's absolutely beautiful and calming/relaxing and conducive to feelings of well-being.
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http://www.arizona.sierraclub.org/trail_guide/HIKE8.HTM
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[ashling]

5. Sounds wonderful

Maybe I'll get there one of these days.

[A Simple Game]

6. I hope you're happy, you made me replace my winter scene background. n/t