Nature is all the body of God we mortals will ever see.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker equates nature with the visible physical manifestation of divinity.
- In plain terms
- Nature is the only part of God we can see.
- What can you take from it?
- Nature offers the most accessible way to experience the divine.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you experience the divine?
- Can nature be sacred?
Another view
Not all spiritual traditions view nature as a physical manifestation of God.
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