As you ease (or crash) back into schools days, we ask this…
Behold the night sky. Why? Because it’s good for the soul. What’s good for soul adds quality years to your life.
There’s little argument over the fact that taking a pause, being in the moment and shutting down the racing mind all reap profound health benefits. Add in spontaneous deep breaths and the joy of awe, or appreciation of beauty, and you’ve got a magical healing potion that beats all.
Moreover, the benefits of the awe we feel in watching the sky last long after the moment itself. The feelings of generosity and general life satisfaction persist for hours, if not days.
Sharing those effects with loved ones boosts the effects beyond belief. When you catch that perfect sky just at the right time, in the right weather? Oh my. Being able to remind each other of that perfect moment, helps us devour and continue to savor its bounty for years to come.
Finally, the luck and privilege of living in Vermont allows us VIP access to the stars, often denied to city dwellers or urban captives.
Stand on top of the Green Mountains and watch the moon set as the sun rises (or vice versa) and you will never forget it. Close your eyes, take a deep breath and remember being there. The healing rush starts all over again.
September is a fun month for the sky as the bright star Regulus returns to view. The brightest star in the constellation Leo, Regulus means Little King, Price, The Heart of the Lion, The Great, and The Mighty. All around the world, through several conflicted cultures, all agree that this one star is the anchor of the masterful Lion. He is the star we can all count on. A bright light at the center of a forthcoming autumn.
That’s another great feat of the sky… The moon rises here in Vermont just as it does in over Timbuktu, Machu Pichu, The Great Wall and Mount Sinai. The colors of a sunset persist worldwide, holding us all on common ground. Our hearts beat for the same beauty no matter how we appear on the outside or what we believe in doctrine.
As the winds of change whirl, the human condition ever remains tethered to the peace and beauty of our lands, our stars and moon, which in turn anchors us inextricably to each other.
Soak it up and share it with all of us. We can’t wait to see your photos of Week 10!.
See you on the PATH Ahead,
Gillian, Shevonne, Amy, Ashley and the entire VEHI PATH Team