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Above the Treeline

5/5/2015

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It occurred to me the other day that I have lived above the trees for the past 8 years of my life, first in Florida and now here in Cleveland.

Living above the treeline creates a fascinating existence and a fresh perspective.

When I wake up, the first thing I see is sky. Blue, gray, partly cloudy, mostly cloudy, foggy -- call me -- I'm your local meteorologist. 

I can see storms coming from very far away, great cloud walls swiftly arriving and leaving. The moon, the sun, the stars in amazing display.
During hurricane Sandy, I saw Dorothy and Toto fly by. No joke.

Just yesterday, I realized the buzzards are back. So beautiful with their amazing wing span. Why do we value bald eagles (which also fly by) more than the buzzard?

There is the resident hawk, so beautiful, so focused. This morning, two red tail hawks are soaring right above me with some brave little birds chasing after them. Just to my right, a sparrow is perched with branches ready to build a nest. I am tempted to supervise -- letting God's winged child know they better think again about their choice.

During the winter it looks like Rekyvek from up here. I can see frozen lake for miles and miles.

In Florida, I could see large sea animals swimming dangerously close to unknowing people who floated far from shore. Is it a dolphin? Or a 200-pound bullshark? I move away from the balcony.

This treehouse perspective got me thinking. 

How can we rise above our circumstances, get above the treeline of our life so to speak, in order to see things fresh and anew? 

I think being close to nature is key. We are so caught up in this crazy fast-paced concrete world. We forget the language of the trees, the sky, the stars, the planets. The language of the birds. 

Above the trees, I have learned that nature maintains its same steady pace. The birds repeat their daily patterns with ease. No striving, no worrying. Awake at the same time, asleep at the same time. They rest at night and joy comes in the morning. 

How can you rise above the treeline in your own life to gain a fresh perspective? Have you climbed a mountain lately? Do you have a unique view and perspective from where you live? Are you enjoying it? We want to hear from yoU!

(Written by Jane Hart, copyright 2015)
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Lisa R
5/5/2015 01:39:27 am

My dear friend, you have spoken to my soul today! Having time in Nature is definitely key to a happy, healthy and balanced life for me.
Whether from above the trees, or with your feet firmly planted on Mother Terra, there is always a healing energy and insight to be gained. My favorite quote this crazy busy week is from Lao Tzu, "Nature is not in a hurry, yet everything is accomplished"
I have been closely following the OSU phenological chart -http://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/gdd/
This is a very precise , computerized program that charts what our ancestors have always known and lived by; that nature always moves forward in an exact progression that builds upon itself, day by day.
A plant needs exactly so many days of certain temps to bloom, and therefore the insect that eats those blooms must also wait patiently for this to happen for its very survival. If the insect is in a hurry and emerges too soon, it will surely starve to death. It's patience is rewarded handsomely with the abundance of the very food source it needs to survive and flourish.
My lesson from Mother Terra this week is to have patience, breathe deeply, do the next right thing, don't worry about what is on the schedule tomorrow. Tomorrow will take care of itself if we simply take care of today.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 For everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heavens

Thank you for your beautiful insights that you so generously share with the world! I am honored to call you my friend!

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Blessed
5/5/2015 03:40:47 am

Lisa!! Thank you so much for your fabulous post!! I was thinking about your recent trip away for a week of "just nature"! We should all schedule such a week! I love, love that quote "Nature is not in a hurry, yet everything is accomplished". Yes! Thanks Dear One!

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Virginia Douglas
5/5/2015 06:23:04 am

Lovely post!

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teri whidden
5/5/2015 11:11:38 am

A great blog post today. It really has me thinking. Thank you, lovely Jane!

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Blessed
5/5/2015 11:44:33 am

Thank you Ginny and Teri -- Hope I see you lovely art Goddesses soon!

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Patti
5/5/2015 09:46:15 pm

Thank you for our soul lesson this month
I will be sending something home with Jane this week
I thank you for your patience in my sending you our agreed trade for your services in December
I hope you come during the week when we can visit
I will reread this everyday and your posts have become such an inspiration to my writing
Bless you today and always and deep gratitude
P

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Blessed
5/6/2015 05:29:03 am

Awww...thanks so much Patti! Can't wait to get up there and see you!! Maybe summer has arrived early...I hope so! See you soon girlfriend!

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Ann
5/6/2015 05:25:30 am

Appreciating this focus on unique view and perspective. Love being reminded to get out in Nature. When inspired, I spice it up with dancing in nature and gratitude:)

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Blessed
5/6/2015 05:30:49 am

Thanks Ann! I would expect nothing less of you Dancer of Gratitude to fully incorporate dancing with nature excursions!!

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