We live in a world marked by borders. Borders between continents, people, and even between our own hearts and minds. And perhaps one of the most pervasive borders is the one we've mistakenly placed, between ourselves and nature. We have on many levels created a world of separation. We are separated from the nuances of our dreams, the synchronicities of the opportunities that are being placed before us on a daily basis, and our connection to something that is profound and awe inspiring. It is time to ignite these passions once again and to dance the primal dance of the quest.
Many individuals feel alienated from nature, no longer dancing the primal dance of connection to the seasons, the patterns and the mosaic of the natural world. Our quest is focused on bringing that sense of connection back into our life, connected to our "wilderness within" so that we feel that sense of purpose, aliveness and a part of the infinite connection.
And what is this quest one may ask. One of the inscriptions written on the Oracle of Delphi is “know thyself”. This quest is the eternal quest in response to this timeless question. The mystics, the sages and the seekers dance this quest in their hearts, as do those that search for their truth in Nature.
Today there is a gradual reawakening to the primal tools of dance, breath, plant medicine, cold water immersion, and many more, to once again illuminate the answers that our hearts know to be true, while our minds are ceaselessly distracted.
All of these questions and musings tumble in my mind, as my body slowly and steadily enters the flow of the water. The river. The cold and the teachings for this moment. Discipline and drive are my twin angels of inspiration at this moment as my shoulders slip beneath the surface, and my primal brain screams. No.
The duality and separation dissolve as the river’s current seduces me once again with its clarity and truth. The truth that there is only this moment. No other moments. And with this knowledge I gain clarity and comfort that with surrender to Nature and the water I am whole once again. In this moment, for this moment, dancing the primal dance of integration and immersion. Alive. Aware and awake to the magic and the mystery of Self connected to Nature.