Invaded by the Sacred

Researchers at the Nature Conservancy say that planting trees not only beautifies urban neighborhoods, it also helps with climate change mitigation, heat-stroke protection, better breathing, sounder sleep, stress relief, disease prevention, and defense from depression. “Trees provide so many benefits for the planet, and for our health.”
“When we see a tree, a butterfly, a flower, when we feel the evening breeze flow over us or wade in a stream of clear water, our natural response is immediate, intuitive, transforming. We find ourselves invaded by the world of the sacred.” – Berry Thomas, Catholic priest, scholar, and cultural historian
Affirmative prayer: “Infinite Presence, with insight to our holy connection, I affirm that this world and lives of each of are sacred. I abide in the lap of the Divine, and hold all life as precious, meaningful, and blessed. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.

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