By Peter Lewitin
Since Mankind first stood erect and developed a consciousness of the world
in which he lived; Nature has been a place of many dangers. Violence and
death, the need to survive, and the biological urge to reproduce, and to
nurture ourselves and our offspring has always been a prime motivational
factor.
Being alert to our surroundings has profound implications, and is
as pertinent today as it was in the distant primitive past.
"He's street
smart",
Is one way that we designate and congratulate the modern man, who has learned
to be aware of his basic world and how to survive.
All living things, share
this "aware of surroundings, street smart" necessity
for survival.
There are many things which separate us as Humans, from other living things.
Most are obvious, and have been studied, examined, dissected, and extrapolated
ad nauseam.
However, the Human Spirit, has special abilities and insights which help to
define the Soul inherent in Human existence, and is actually a definitive proof
of its existence.
Recognition of beauty. Not the beauty necessary for reproduction and the
sexual urges which enable its success, but a more abstract and intellectual
beauty. The "BEAUTY OF NATURE".
An animal will stop and survey his surroundings, sniff the air, look at
flowers, rocks, majestic mountains, but his motivation is survival. They
are searching
for a hidden enemy, or a source of necessary food.
Man is different. He can look at a beautiful sunset or a majestic peak, or
a natural wonder like the Grand Canyon, an out cropping of rocks or any one
of a million gifts of Natures Bounty and beauty, and feel our Soul vibrate
and soar in sync with the abundant largess which Mother Nature, and God,
has provided.
Of course we have a Soul, feel it beat in rhythm with the beauty of Nature.
Humanity has always been attracted to these dramatic gifts and we
create parks, and national monuments, and fight to preserve these special
areas of natural beauty.
The beauty of nature does not exist exclusively on this type of macro scale.
There is a unique beauty of nature that exists on a very real, yet micro
scale.
A new Art Form. An original way to capture and worship that which "God
has wrought." There are certain natural stones which have captured the
originality and overwhelming beauty which is inherent on a macro scale by a
Grand Canyon. Imagine, the dramatic originality of Nature, "one of a kind
works of art”, available to enjoy and display in your home or office.
A gift of Nature, the majesty of the Earth, to cherish and uplift your spirit,
and beautify your environment. Bask in the reflective beauty of your World.
Stone art provides a true Cornacopia of originality and creativity.
A great place to get inspired is the museum of stone art at http://art.pebblez.com
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