Don't Fool with Mother Nature! Are You Witnessing Her Magic?

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Ask any mother with more than one child what her greatest wish is, and you might find her saying, “that all of my children get along and love each other.”  So, why should Mother Nature be any different?
 
Recent extraordinary, breathtaking events have led me to ponder, “Could Mother Nature be orchestrating these to prompt us to unite in a world that is rife with conflict and division?”  Science tells us that when humans experience events that trigger a feeling of awe, they can unite us, recognize our collective humanity, and humble us.
 
During the recent solar eclipse in the United States, millions came together to witness the moon cross before the sun. In a beautiful display of unity, many donated their special glasses to causes like Astronomers Without Borders, who then shipped them to teachers, students, and astronomy lovers.
 
If you were lucky to witness the sky light up and dance with brilliant colors during the geomagnetic storm that impacted the northern hemisphere last weekend, congratulations!  Social media flooded with photos of iridescent colors in several countries.  People spend thousands of dollars to travel to see the event that many had the chance to experience in their own backyard.  

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We don’t have to wait for the next jaw-dropping show Mother Nature decides to put on.  We can join together, discover the wonder, and revere the gifts the natural world shares with us.  For example, during the Pandemic lockdown period, friends and I made a point of going out and enjoying the full moon at the same time even though we live miles from each other.  We would take a picture of the moon from our vantage point.  We even went as far as to put a water glass out to capture the moon's energies, an ancient practice believed to cleanse and charge our souls and support intentions.  It was fun and made us feel close during a difficult time.
 
Are you looking for other ways you, too, can tap into the nature-loving collective? How about going on a whale watch, growing flowers and then sharing them with friends, or simply enjoying a sunrise or sunset with a loved one? Mother Nature continually offers us opportunities to feel part of this glorious planet we call home.
 
Do you have a way that you like to connect with the natural world?  Please share it in the comments below.