ASCENSION FROM OBSERVATION
Observing nature offers a path to ascension, enlightenment, or a spiritual awakening by growing a deep sense of interconnectedness, humility, mindfulness, and wonder.
This practice of focussed observation in general allows you to gain profound insights into the deeper truths of nature, deeper truths about yourself and the universe as Source, by connecting with a reality that is more expanded and is much larger than our own individual concerns.
Core Principles and Practices
Mindfulness and Presence:
Engaging all five senses to observe the natural world (sights, sounds, smells, textures) helps anchor the mind in the present moment, away from daily distractions and anxieties. This is a key component of many meditative practices and helps in cultivating inner peace. Observing a simple thing like an ant, a flower, a bee, the ripples on water, reeds swaying, watching a cloud’s shadow drift across a hillside or field.
Interconnectedness:
Observing ecosystems and natural cycles demonstrates that all living beings are part of a vast, intricate web of existence. Recognizing this inherent relationship can lead to a sense of belonging, a reduction in self-centeredness, and a deepened sense of responsibility toward environmental stewardship. The appreciation of the temporary, yet eternal, nature of life and the wealth and abundance of awareness you behold from seeing unfold into being.
Humility and Awe:
The vastness of mountains, the power of natural forces, and the complexity of a single insect wing can evoke feelings of awe and humility, reminding us of our small place within the cosmos. This perspective helps in letting go of the need for control and accepting things as they are. The universe is in divine unfolding flow of energy before you, it is also the unfolding of your awareness of it and its abundance.
Nature as Teacher:
Many of the spiritual traditions, including Buddhism and indigenous cultures, view nature as a primary source of wisdom and a guide for living harmoniously. The changing seasons and life cycles serve as reminders of the universal principles of change and regeneration. The secret geometry that eternally repeats its light-codes, and the perpetual cycles we are within and are also a part of.
Clarity and Insight:
Spending time in nature, away from urban settings, can lead to moments of clarity, inspiration, and creativity. This mental space allows for introspection and reflection on one’s purpose and values, leading to a deeper understanding of one’s spiritual path. Being within the natural elements and frequencies can bring you universal source knowledge without man-made constructs or polluted airwaves, allowing the mind to interpret within nature’s own filters. Walking in a forest or in nature allows you to see sights you wouldn’t in a car at speed. Taking time to be in nature also recharges and regenerates the spirit, mind & body.
Practical Methods
Mindful Walking:
Paying intentional attention to each step, the feeling of the ground, and the surrounding environment. Thinking about your ideas and issues and being within your mind as you walk and observe your environment around you. Visiting new places and seeing new patterns of light.
“Sitting-Spot” Practice:
Sitting in a single natural spot for an extended period, observing the subtle changes and details over time, which can become a grounding and calming practice. Like meditating by a river, or on a tree stump that has a pleasant view or finding a quiet spot where you won’t be disturbed. Perhaps establishing a place that you can go to get peace and that you can visit regularly. Or a favourite space in your garden or park.
Sensory Immersion:
Actively using sight, sound, touch, and smell to experience natural elements, such as listening to birds or feeling the texture of a leaf, without judgment or immediate analysis. Just finding things in nature along your walks, beach combing for sea glass, picking up acorns or berries, seeds, interesting sticks or stones etc.
Journaling/Drawing:
Writing down observations and reflections after time spent outdoors to solidify the experiences and promote ongoing appreciation. Or doing some art like sketching and illustrating or painting outside in nature of the things you see. Compositions, light and shade, colours, contrasts and all the wonderful variety of form.
Seeing the Invisible
Not only does observation help you to see what is unfolding and presented to your senses, but in that too, is what is observed as being missing or absent. And by that awareness of something now being observable or present, can deduce more from your observation that is seeing what is not seen. Which again informs us.
Through these lovely practices, observing nature can lead you to a transformative awakening, attaining a deeper connection not only with the world and wider universe, but also with one’s authentic and higher self and Source.
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