by Joy Pedersen

In a world where love is getting harder to find and keep, we can always find it in nature.

In nature, we are all loved. The trees hold us like a mother’s arms, the wind whispers our name like a lover’s voice, the sun dries our tears like a consoling friend.

In nature, we can speak our deepest secrets. The mountains hold our fears like trusted brothers. The birds listen to our sorrows like faithful sisters. The streams sooth our mournful cries like sage companions.

Put your feet in the dirt. You are connected to the earth.

Look towards the stars. You are part of the universe.

Place your hands in the water. You are linked to everything.

You are not alone.

You are a perfect creation.

You are loved.