I want to think about trees. Trees have a curious relationship to the subject of the present moment. There are many created things in the universe that outlive us, that outlive the sun, even, but I cant think about them. I live with trees. There are creatures under our feet, creatures that live over our heads, but trees live quite convincingly in the same filament of air we inhabit, and in addition, they extend impressively in both directions, up and down, shearing rock and fanning air, doing their real business just out of reach.
amen
beauty
belief
consciousness
creation
curiosity
disbelief
energy
enoughness
epiphany
exploration
exultant
faith
fate
fearless
fire
free
freedom
gaps
god
grace
growth
hallelujah
humility
illumination
intricacy
joy
joyful
joyfulness
life-force
light
living-in-the-present-moment
mindfulness
multiplicity
mystery
nature
philosopher-s-stone
philosophy
poem
poet
poetry
power
praise
prayer
prayers
praying
religion
religious-diversity
science
seeing
seeking
soul
spirit
stalking-the-gaps
the-tree-with-the-lights-in-it
tolerance
trees
walking
watching
wonder
About This Quote
About Annie Dillard
Annie Dillard.
Themes
- Beauty — Appreciating aesthetics, grace, and the sublime
- Faith — Reflections on belief, spirituality, and trust in the unseen
- Freedom — The value of liberty, independence, and self-determination
- God — Spiritual reflections on the divine, faith, and creation
- Nature — Appreciation for the natural world and our place within it
- Philosophy — Deep thoughts on existence, knowledge, and the nature of reality
- Poetry — The art of language, rhythm, and emotional expression
- Power — The dynamics of influence, authority, and leadership
- Religion — Exploring belief systems, worship, and spiritual practice
- Science — Discovery, inquiry, and the wonders of the natural world
- Soul — The inner self, consciousness, and spiritual essence