Is there a purpose to Life?

[Richard Gabriel]

On my nightly walk with my dog, my route traced a path along the Avenues at the edge of town.
I loved the calm of the night air and the silent activity of the growing plants and trees in the gardens I passed.
I rarely met anyone along the way; no one to share the narcotic scent from the night stock or miniture Pines. I was strangely glad to have the moment to myself.

There was one young Beech tree I passed, standing alone like a striving juvenile under the penetrating orange glow from a nearby Argon lamp.
Its shape and form were balanced with such symmetry and beauty that I always stopped to wonder as it glistened in the etherial light.
I loved that tree.

One night it was very misty and my walk followed the usual pattern.
But this time the heavy mist brought a gentle hush as even the sound of my breath disappeared into silence before me.
My route opened through the swirl for each few yards, and my eyes peered to focus in the diffused auric light.

I felt so immersed in the incredible beauty of it all.
I reached my tree and lingered to share its spirit.
I found myself speaking to it to thank it for its contribution to the world.
That same detached feeling overcame; as before Out of Body.

Suddenly I was seeing from the perspective of the tree.
Everything went to slow motion and in a flash I was 'one' with the fibres of the tree.
I could feel the sap rising from the ground and the liquid energy drawing through me.

There was no feeling of separation to the ground.
I felt myself being drawn along the connections in the earth to the life force in other plants and trees nearby.
The feeling spread in a surge which must have lasted only moments and then in a blinding nano second I was one with all that came from the ground across the whole Planet.
The vastness condensed into that moment and into the space it was gathered in my head. There was no distance. There was no time. It simply 'was.'

My senses returned and found I had continued my walk for several hundreds of yards.
Tears were running down my face.
It was so very profound.
I was humbled and grateful for the privilege of the experience.

The question asks how we will know when we have made the connection.
When it happens it is total.

When it happens, there is no doubt.

Blessings
Richard
with Judith

From 'Down to Earth' (the way it is)
.......... Our Home

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[mudra]

"Being human is an opportunity to bring spirit into all that is material.
Let the magic happen. It’s always there. Abundance and love are always there. Believe in the highest good. There is a higher essence to everything. The realm you’re in has a heaviness that mutes energy. You can penetrate through it, no matter how dark and heavy. Sometimes it has nothing to do with karma. Just don’t forget to keep it open. Don’t get too bogged down, don’t limit the brightness."

Kindness
mudra

[mudra]

I really enjoyed reading your experience Richard.
I used to have a tree below which I would sit .
It did teach me many things.. I called him " whisper".
One day it showed me that trees all over the world
hold hands with each other through their roots..
That was so beautifull to see..

Kindness
mudra