Why are we so drawn to waterfalls? Is it their majestic beauty? Is it the crescendo of the cascade? Or is it something deeper? There is power in a wall of water; it has the ability to carve out canyons. But there is also gentleness and nourishment. Be like the waterfall, comfortable in your divine duality. Develop the strength to shape your place in this world, but remember to flow with ease.

Ocean waves – powerful, majestic, unceasing. Mighty boulders stand strong against the onslaught, seemingly unyielding. Yet fragment by tiny fragment, their resolve is washed away by the relentless, swirling water. There is no winner or loser; both entities give and receive. Take a lesson from their interdependence, and be willing to move within the flow of life.

The sound of rain seems so mundane. But pay attention to the different tones! Big, fat drops splatter onto the windshield. Small, delicate droplets make a hollow plink as they strike the metal trim. You can even hear the individual drips running across the side windows. Safe, warm, and dry, you are fortunate to be here now, tuned into the infinite variety. Relax as you enjoy this exquisite experience.

The ferry’s powerful engine rumbles as the vessel steers into the harbor. Wavelets slap the hull when the boat enters the widest part of the channel. Cool, salty breezes feel refreshing, adding to the delight of being out on the water. Gulls wheel overhead, their high-pitched cries piercing the aquamarine sky. The combination of wind, waves, and sunshine is healing – melting away stress, leaving you feeling relaxed and peaceful.

It’s a downpour! It’s a deluge! This is no ordinary cloudburst. Inside this sheltering tent it sounds like a monsoon. Heavy drops splatter on the canvas overhead; torrents cascade down the steeply sloping roof. You are not concerned. This tent is watertight, protecting you from the wild weather. Secure in the knowledge that you will remain warm and dry, you settle in, enjoying Mother Nature’s show.

Rain falls in a steady stream, dripping from the eaves and sliding down the windowpanes. The whirling, swirling wind whips itself into a frenzy. It rattles the leaves of the trees outside, and rushes around the corners of the house, making quite a ruckus. Yet all is peaceful inside. Safe in your sturdy abode, you remain at ease, delighting in the wild gusts until the storm is exhausted.

An early morning mist hangs in the air, diffusing the sunlight barely peeking through the trees. That doesn’t dampen the spirits of our feathered friends. Sitting beside this pristine river, we hear them calling out to one another, joyfully greeting the new day. This bubbling water brings life to the woodland animals, to the trees, to the velvety green mosses growing all around. Quiet your mind; absorb the river’s energy. Let it fill you with peace, with strength, and with gratitude.

Slow down and unwind as you listen to water bubbling over smooth stones. The timeless flow holds you spellbound; it is simultaneously monotonous and varied. Relax your attention and allow the soothing rhythm to wash over you.

As day transitions into night, the lake becomes a hub of activity. Tiny frogs plop into the water, adult ravens goad the young ones back to the nest, songbirds bid farewell to the fading sun. Rising above the rippling water, the loon’s mournful wail dominates it all. This solitary bird symbolizes tranquility, serenity, and the reawakening of hope. Hooting and yodeling, the loon gently guides us into sleep, encouraging us to follow our dreams, wishes, and desires.

Sheltered from the tempest by the sturdy wooden beams of the roof, you take delight in this powerful storm. Wrapped in a thick, cozy, quilt, the porch swing swaying gently, you savor the energy of the storm swirling around you. Sheets of rain, propelled by rolling thunder, fall insistently. The thunder, still off in the distance, undulates toward you in waves. You receive its strength, storing it for the future.

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