Nature's Message About The Movement Of Energy

The Spring-like weather drew me outside and I decided to follow my inner urge. The mind with its rushing energy had set “to- do lists” and went ahead to remind me of the work and projects that are waiting to be done. While the Heart motioned me to go outside and connect with Nature. I sat outside, soaked in the rays of the sun and listened to the many birds and their songs. It was refreshing to just BE, sit and listen as well as observe all the wonderful things in Nature. This gave me a wonderful chance to practice the art of balancing “Stillness and Activity.” I had the chance to align better the heart and mind, honoring both and establishing better unified flow of energy.

Messages from Nature

As I sat and observed I also focused on opening up my mind by putting all things on hold for the time being, and just went with the rhythm of the breath and heart, I found I wanted to be open to any new insights, and to go a little deeper in discovery of the Magic of Nature. From my own experiences, I see that Nature “out there” gives insights into my own nature and “in here” dynamics. Sometimes, our ways of looking for message are bit funny. We think that if we find that neon blinking sign that is pointing “look here”, we have found the message that Nature or the Universe is bringing to our awareness. That may be the case here and there, however it is within the small yet ordinary that powerful messages are given forth from nature and the universe.

By looking at the world through the eyes of child-like curiosity and being receptive to take on a fresh approach to what each day brings, we may be amazed at what we begin to see in the natural world around us. And what the Universe has in the ‘basket of goodies’ each day for each of us. This may do with healing, growing, expanding, creating, practicing, sharing etc. The many kingdoms upon the Earth brings many messages if we are receptive to receiving them and reflecting upon them in our own way.

Simplicity

My visit in Nature brought a real interesting and simple message. Right there in front of me, a tiny bright green inch worm made itself known. It began its journey by moving from the grass and dirt climbing over some dead grass, budding new plants and around small rocks. This tiny creature finally found its way on to the concrete walkway and continued its movements across. I watched silently, no thoughts crossed my mind, yet I could feel myself open to connecting with that being’s consciousness and its message. The message that came to me was about the simplicity in the grand design of energy in motion, about how the rhythm of “Contraction and Expansion.”

The tiny green inch worm focused on its moving from here to there, diligent in its motion of contraction and expansion until it reached its goal. It showed me that even when I think I am moving only an inch at a time, that inch is very significant in leading me towards achieving my goal. And there are areas or lessons on my journey at various cycles, where I may need to ‘push or nudge’ myself into motion or slow down and hold myself in place to understand as well.

Even when we look at over all energy in any area of our lives, there is a period of Expansion where all things are moving, swirling, active, spreading and so forth. Then we move into period of Contraction, where all the experiences and energy come back into a more concentrated place, where the emphasis is on grounding, organizing, solidifying, holding, and so forth. Few examples are; our muscles do the same dance, every second of every day and we don’t even think twice about that, or when a woman gives birth, and even our lungs when we breathe. If you are aware of it, you may find similar energy rhythm in various ways in many things, within your own being and in your life overall. So this, message from the Inch worm brings me back to the lesson/teaching that I have been applying in my daily life is that of “Being/Doing or Stillness/Activity."

Adjusting into the Motio

Our resistance to move into a better harmony with these natural rhythms, becomes our own complications on our journey. Have you ever felt frozen in place, motion-less, stagnant? Almost like you can't take another step forward in life due to so many things. Sometimes the clenching of our muscles tell us valuable information of where we are 'over contracted in place.' Or have you felt all you want to do is run, keep moving, keep active and never stop or slow down? Hyper energy, or high strung and constant motion keeps our muscles feverish and overheated. These are few ways in which the extremes of contraction/expansion can manifest in your life.

I have found that the ‘contraction/expansion, being/doing or stillness/activity is an important lesson to learn, and to cultivate a inner balance of the energy. I’m not saying it is easy to accomplish, yet it can be done with willingness and understanding.

A few simple steps to begin with are:

1. Review and examine how you handle the contraction/expansion dynamic in you and how it manifests in your life overall.

2. Identify which end of the spectrum you get 'stuck' on contraction or expansion, where is it you rush through to the end, and where are you judging yourself in the progress of things.

3. What steps ,choices, and action can you select that would help you establish a overall Balance and Harmony and working better with the contraction/expansion, stillness and activity energy?

If we learn to adjust, adapt into the motion that Nature reminds us of so often, how much more in tune would we be with the over all energy? If we begin to perceive this with a new vision and investigate for ourselves just how valuable working with the natural rhythm is, we could discover ways in which to move from discord to harmony. There may be less strain or drain we place upon our precious physical, emotional, mental and spiritual energy bodies.

We could actually ‘tune’ and align ourselves just by listening to the messages from Nature, which is in essence an aspect of our expanded self and consciousness. And just think, we get a chance to step outside of the thought pattern of 'getting a energy tune up is going to cost a fortune.' Why? Well, when we learn to work in co-creative harmony with Nature, we honor the balance, and all that we need is given to us..freely!! Amazing isn't it? It is within your grasp to work with way.

Reaching the Destinatio

This particular adventure in Nature, showed me that the green inch worm reached its destination, and continued to its next level of its journey without too many complications. Many of us have heard the saying “it is the journey and its experiences that matter, not just getting to the destination.”

Sometimes, we are so engrossed in reaching the destination, everything else gets pushed to the wayside. And even if we reach the destination in light-speed, at times we don’t even take the time to appreciate the accomplishments, before we are off jet setting to another destination. Taking things a step at time has the benefit in merging with the experience; the color, feelings, thoughts, healing, etc. We have the opportunity to truly assimilate and integrate things as we move along. It is all the wonderful things we learn and gain along the way, the character we develop, and new skills we cultivate are all very important in self development and the Soul journey. We will reach our destination just like the worm, living in the now, moving a step at a time. Enjoy the wonderful experiences, and appreciate all that you have done thus far.

Thank you for allowing me to share this message and my experience with Nature. Taking each day, moment by moment and step at a time.