Our world with all of its rapidly changing landscapes, technology, and culture can create a sense of being uprooted from the world. We move from location to location at speeds higher than ever thought possible just a century ago. We even move from our childhood homes to locations far away from family and those with whom we grew up.
In a sense, we lack the roots held previous generations to the land, nature, our families, and tradition. With this uprootedness, we are displaced and lack a sense of belonging which leads many to cling to ideologies or an ever changing culture that drifts further from truth.
So how can we regain the sense of roots that grounded our ancestors?
The answer to every question begins where you are. Where are you? Are you living in a city far removed from the roots of nature? Are you living away from family? Are you working in an environment that is devoid of beauty and goodness?
Spend some time thinking about where you truly are at the point in life. Are you happy with that place? Are you happy with yourself?
Seek to establish roots in some way in your life. If you’ve been putting off those phone calls to family, call them. Plan a trip to see them if possible.
If you live in a city, find a park or travel to the edges past suburbia and find a place that reflects the feeling that you seek.
If you work in a place devoid of beauty, bring a piece of beauty to work with you. Seek out the true, good, and beautiful.
The first thing to do is to establish a clear view of where you are. Then think about where you want to be. Don’t get caught up in thinking of the widespan of the future before you—-what can you do today to bring some beauty to your life? What roots can you try to re-establish today? Here and now.
Beauty to contemplate:
Beautiful images:
There is beauty in the simplicity of a leaf.
Look around you. Look past the surface. What beauty can you find that you overlook?
Beautiful words:
All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost. ~J. R. R. Tolkien
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Dr. R
A daily walk in nature today reminded me that God is so generous...just look at the different tree species. Flowering trees in the spring to provide colorful joy and the evergreen to sustain in the dark winter.
Great insight and suggestions 🙏🎚