I very much appreciate Kahlil Gibran saying that love can crown you and crucify you, can raise you high and shake your roots. I do see love weave through both awe and horror. Love transforms us. From my view, love is oneness, and when we live in and from awareness of oneness we live in love. Increased awareness that we are art of nature and one with nature fosters my feeling deeply connected to nature, such as when just walking or sitting in my back yard or in a park. What helps me foster awareness of my connection with nature and foster gratitude is increased time and presence with nature, increased attention to nature, and increased reflection on our oneness with nature. Having a granddaughter who loves being outside and exploring nature also helps.
On Oct 14, 2025 David Doane wrote :