Our squirrel herd seems to rise and fall in numbers as time goes on, sometimes we only have a couple, sometimes more. I presume as offerings at other feeders in the neighborhood change. But the 'zillion' small birds is certainly replicated here.
I think that we can come to understand divinity by observing nature. In part, at least, for nature is the creation of the divine, without the interpretations added by man. I never felt closer to God than when I was young and fit and thin, and standing on top of a mountain somewhere. Some of that was of course endorphins or other brain chemicals, but it went beyond that.
I believe that as our cities have grown, that connection with the divine, through nature, becomes something that we may have to work a bit to find. But, it remains out there for us.
Brief and beautiful. Nuts, seeds, and grains are out sometime 3-4 times a day for six squirrels and a few "zillion" small birds every day.
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Our squirrel herd seems to rise and fall in numbers as time goes on, sometimes we only have a couple, sometimes more. I presume as offerings at other feeders in the neighborhood change. But the 'zillion' small birds is certainly replicated here.
The other thing we have is doves. Lots of doves.
I actually have a small shrine in a secluded part of my yard, and make offerings every week. It's a grounding and comforting practice.
I think that we can come to understand divinity by observing nature. In part, at least, for nature is the creation of the divine, without the interpretations added by man. I never felt closer to God than when I was young and fit and thin, and standing on top of a mountain somewhere. Some of that was of course endorphins or other brain chemicals, but it went beyond that.
I believe that as our cities have grown, that connection with the divine, through nature, becomes something that we may have to work a bit to find. But, it remains out there for us.
I also think you create an altar when you lay out the seeds and nuts for the birds and the squirrels
Thanks for this! I do think that to be true, assuming our intention is such.