Sunlit Streams of Water
Sunlit Streams of Water is a devotional that
celebrates religious naturalism. This
book captures the symbolism of “sunlight,” “streams,” and “water.” Its themes represent the life, energy, power,
and rebirth shown in the sun. Sunlight appears
as the completion of the Creator’s great work.
Streams declare the passage of time, while water is the new birth as it
flows into the vast oceans of life. Much
of this symbolism shows a pathway to our hearts. But water itself represents not only birth, but
also fertility, and refreshment. It
symbolizes life itself, and is used for purification and healing, alleviation
of suffering, and redemption. In
Christianity it’s the symbol of baptism while the Holy Spirit is often depicted
as celestial fire. But to a religious
naturalist nature in all its manifestations – sky, moon, stars, mountains,
hills, valleys, trees, flora and fauna are Holy. Scientific inquiry and the arts are
prerequisites on which all reality is best interpreted.
Belief
in Religious Naturalism
The author’s beliefs are a testimony to
Transcendentalism with a faith in nature. In this treatise nature is paramount
in people’s lives. Natural phenomena always played a vital role. Every aspect
of nature is important to mankind’s thinking and actions. Our mind, body, and soul are guided by
nature. People shouldn’t make the mistake of thinking that nature was separate
from them, for they are intricately interrelated with its soul. Nature’s beauty
is blended with all natural gifts.
“Nature is All in All,” and embraces every aspect of life.
To embrace the All in All is having an appreciation
of the Creator’s manifestations. The
heavenly bodies - the sun, moon, and stars, known and unknown planets
traversing the sky are phenomenal. The
trees, plants, oceans, rivers, streams, mountains, hills and valleys speak in
their own language while buffeted by the wind.
So are the seasons – spring, summer, autumn, and winter with their
distinct moods. Sometimes it’s calm,
beautiful, and glorious. Occasionally there are hurricanes, earthquakes,
tsunamis, floods, and forest fires.
But birds, reptiles, fishes, and animals of all
sorts inhabit the earth living in the air, land, or sea. They breed, feed, and exist in an
unpredictable reality. These creatures
are provided for by nature. People
breathe fresh air, pick fruits, feast on delicious foods, and drink refreshing
water; build cozy houses from trees, light fires to cook meals, and dress
warmly in winter months with nature’s bounty.
These manifestations are only a part of the Eternal
Essence that’s within, above, below, and around us. To personalize such an Essence is only a
metaphor. It, S/he is omniscient,
omnipresent, omnipotent, immanent, and Transcendent. No words could adequately describe the sum of
this all-encompassing Reality.
@ https://www.bestprimalessence.com
(Dfurstane) Website
