Gada

Recently I came upon my grandmother, Gada's,1905 book by Thoreau, "Walden." Living out in the woods alone for 32 years Henry David's words really resonate.

Both Gada and I shared Thoreau's love for nature. My home makes me feel in harmony with this earth.  Regenerating my spirit I feel oneness in the forest.  

Thoreau exemplified stating;

Direct your eye inward, and you'll find / A thousand regions in your mind / Yet undiscovered. Travel them, and be / Expert in home-cosmography

I interpret Thoreau as saying we can discover boundless things looking inward. I lessen my suffering and tap greater freedom with such introspection. Thoreau recognized the value of inner staycations by simple contemplation. Travel is a matter of perspective, not location. 

Thoreau wrote that the average person reading his words may not understand them.  

Every new day I rejoice the sunrise as a “morning star” heralding new wonders  to come. 

By slowing down, consuming less and conserving more I have an increased opportunity to live a higher existence.  

HD Thoreau greatly influenced me.  From my thousand hours in my woods. I explore inter/inner ways to connect with this divine awe.  Where do you find awe?  Within, outside or both? If you take H off Heart and place it at the end it spells Earth. Let's find this AWE and Awaken With Enthusiasm!

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