Forest Muse (7:47) by Cliff Aerie
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Reflection: I grew up in a small bungalow deep within a cavernous forest surrounded by giant hemlock trees. My forest (as I affectionately called it) was a sanctuary where I encountered my Creative Muse. Through the years I’ve had the privilege of exploring many other forests. When I’m deep within a forest, I’m compelled to stop and listen to the symphony of Mother Nature’s musical sound. I can hear the singing of birds, catch the movement of wildlife, hear the wind rustling through the branches. But what I’m really listening for is something much deeper: The calling of my Creative Muse.
The Muse that calls to me beckons me into the heart of God’s creation, inviting me to explore the inner landscape of the Soul and discover the Divine essence within. As you listen to “Forest Muse” I invite you to take a musical journey deep into your own place of wonder—a quiet forest, a mountaintop vista, a serene lake, a seashore with pounding surf, your sofa or favorite chair in your home, perhaps even a cacophonous city street. No matter where you travel you can discover an inner voice leading you to a deeper reality, God’s playground where we can encounter the wonder of Creation.
Personal Prayer: O God of wonder and majesty, of simplicity and complexity, of every moment waking or sleeping, speak to me in the music of the spheres that fills my heart with promises of possibility and hope. Amen.