But for us there was no wilderness, nature was not dangerous but hospitable, not forbidding but friendly. Our faith sought the harmony of man with his surroundings; the other sought the dominance of surroundings.
For us, the world was full of beauty; for the other, it was a place to be endured until he went to another world.
But we were wise. We knew that man’s heart, away from nature, becomes hard.”
― Chief Luther Standing Bear
Photography by Ajua Hawkins.
Copyright 2014 Ajua Hawkins.
Awesome tree – where is it?
This is on the Schuylkill River in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia. Beautiful area. I drive by it almost every day.
A treemendous photo op, Ajua! 🙂 The quote is sadly too true.
Civilized to endure the sufferings in Paradise Spot #1,
in the hope of passing on to Spot #2, where
the grass will be greener, and the sky bluer.
Thank you! I love going down to the river and just sitting or taking a book or painting. So soothing. It’s my little slice of heaven on earth. The quote is profound. I love nature so much. Peace to you my friend!
Profound insight. Thanks for sharing.
Aunt Pat (and I love the tree)
You’re welcome Aunt Pat. Sending you a big hug! (I love the tree too!)