We have strayed far from nature, disconnected from our souls. Francis of Assisi found wisdom in nature, recognizing the soul within all creation. Without this connection, we are lost, seeking validation externally. True belonging comes from acknowledging the soul within us and everything around us. Soul is the essence, the blueprint of existence. To respect and love, we must see beyond the surface to the soul within. Many are unaware of their own soul, missing the inherent truth and beauty in all things. If God is truly magnificent, then this wonder should be universally accessible, like air and water.
May we rediscover the soul within, finding wisdom and belonging in all creation in harmony with a magnificent God.
(adapted from: Richard Rohr, The Soul, the Natural World, and What Is)