Insights

flesh needs certain conditions for survival

so do elements
water
air
soil

mind can exhault all living and nonliving matter

mind can go where flesh cannot

mind can caress element


hold it in time and space
bring it close
cherish it unlimitlessly
without restriction

mind can recognize God in element

mind can thank God for it all



element knows
because God knows
when mind cherishes and respects
and loves what it perceives

it is a reciprocal relationship


mind rushes

to recognize beauty

mind flies with birds

mind forsakes flesh


to become one with element

mind penetrates element

and benefits

from its wisdom