Awe—Creations of the Divine
The Divine’s creations are a testament to its artistry and love for detail, as seen in the delicate intricacies of the autumn trees, the summer skirt of flowers, the vibrant color of butterflies, the gorgeous symmetry of seashells, and the spirit of elk in the morning light.
Together, these creations fill our world with awe inspiring beauty, inviting us to see the Divine’s hand in every detail of existence, and to be humbled by the wonders of its magnificent creation.
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“The fierce beauty and proud independence of this great bird aptly symbolizes the strength and freedom of America.”
—John F. Kennedy, President of the United States
“Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. What we do to the web, we do to ourselves. The butterfly reminds us that change is woven into the fabric of existence.”
—Chief Seattle, Leader of the Duwamish and Suquamish Peoples
“The sight of a raptor soaring through the sky is the epitome of freedom and power, a master of the winds."
—John Muir, Naturalist
"The red poppies, swaying lightly in the breeze, are like the beating of a heart — a field in bloom, kissed by the sun and alive with passion."
--George Sand, French Novelist
"Birds are a miracle because they prove to us there is a finer, simpler state of being which we may strive to attain."
--Mehmet Murat ildan, Turkish Playwright and Thinker
“I saw an elk... the oldest and boldest of its race, standing upon a high rock... with the red sunlight streaming upon its majestic form.”
—Edgar Allen Poe, Author and Poet
"The orchid is Mother Nature's masterpiece, with each petal telling the story of time and beauty."
– —Terri Guillemets, Writer
"The seashell is a storybook. Hear the sea's breath in its curves.”
—Rick Langer, Photographer
"Bees do have a smell, you know, and if they don't, they should, for their feet are dusted with spices from a million flowers."
– Ray Bradbury, Writer
"The beauty of the elk is in its quiet presence, commanding the land with its grace, yet it stirs the soul with the power of its spirit.”
--Chief Dan George, Chief of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation
"The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough."
– Rabindranath Tagore, Bengali Poet, Writer
"Bees are the alchemists of the field, turning pollen into gold for both the earth and humans alike."
– Sylvia Plath, Poet and Novelist
"Nobody sees a flower really; it is so small. We haven't time, and to see takes time, like to have a friend takes time."
--Georgia O'Keefe, Painter