Happy Earth Day!

I would like to express my gratitude for this fabulous planet. I appreciate the beauty and perfection that surrounds me. All of nature is doing what it is mean to do, always balanced, always harmonious. There are so many wonders around us, and I try to appreciate them every day. I am often struck by the beauty & depth of clouds, by the infinite appearance of the ocean, & by the first green blades that push their way through Spring soil. I adore the squirrels that sprinted across the University of Redlands on Sunday, the mysterious animals of the deep sea that I watched a documentary about, & the hummingbirds that I often see near my house. There is an intricate and intimate balance to this world. I am grateful that I get to be a part of it.

"Look at the trees, look at the birds, look at the clouds, look at the stars ...
& if you have eyes you will be able to see that the whole existence is joyful.
Everything is simply happy. Trees are happy for no reason; they are not going to
become prime ministers or presidents & they are not going to become rich &
they will never have any bank balance. Look at the flowers - for no reason.
It is simply unbelievable how happy flowers are." -Osho