From The President’s Desk
I have the privilege to live near a greenbelt in Sacramento and encounter all kinds of people, joggers and runners, bicyclists, short and long-distance dog walkers, and those walking in pairs or by themselves. Young and old, tall and short, shuffling or briskly jogging, we are all getting exercise.
One thing I noticed recently, though, is how friendly everyone is. Out of the 50 people I pass on my walks, 45 out of those 50, either I or the other will say “Good morning!” or “Hi! Beautiful day, isn’t it?”
Is it the sun warming us with its rays of light? Is it the endorphins flooding our bodies with goodwill to those we pass? Is it an acknowledgment of our common purpose, to get out and get some exercise?
Most all religions I know of have a story of Creation, somehow created by a higher power. For many, there’s a feeling of being close to the Creator when in nature, with, I’m sure, many perspectives on the hows and whys of it. For many others, nature feeds the human spirit, with the quiet, with the colors and sounds, and with possibly other creatures around us. Below is a perspective from my religion, the Baha’i Faith, from a person talking about how nature feeds their spirit. Enjoy!
Nature Feeds the Human Spirit – BahaiTeachings.org
Serene Erby
President, Interfaith Council