Seeing God at Work in Nepal and the UK
Today’s blog compares natural and man-made constructions, and Nepal and the UK.
Nepal’s Mountains and Monasteries
When I was in Nepal it was easy to see God around. Although the Buddhist monasteries were impressive and the monks’ dedication inspiring it was not there that God seemed most evident to me, but in the amazing nature all around: awesome mountains, colourful lakes and lush forests.
Returning to the UK
I was therefore sorry to be leaving Nepal, and wondered what I was going to do without the amazing mountain views as I returned to the British winter (starting with late autumn).
However, as the plane approached Britain there was a nice sunset over the North Sea, and this eased my apprehension about losing the Himalayas views.
The first day back home was grey, but on the second morning the sky cleared, and the sun lit up some yellow leaves on a nearby tree. It was also particularly mild for the time of year, and I could feel the sun still warm on a run before lunch.
Since then it has been mainly the sunrises and sunsets that have topped up my nature reserves, and the mixture of sunshine and showers has produced some rainbows too.
And this morning, as I was thinking about this blog, bright sunshine brought out vivid iridescent lights on the edge of some thick cloud. First time I’ve seen them for a while, and welcomed back into my mind like an old friend.
I haven’t been out into the countryside yet, so you could say it’s my own fault, and walking and running through all the multi-coloured leaves on the ground produces a melancholy joy.
Tags: animism, autumn, buddhism, colours, pantheism, Religion, sky, travel