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Emerson, Ralph Waldo - Nature - The beauty of Nature
Identifier
001893
Type of Spiritual Experience
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A description of the experience
Emerson - Nature
It seems as if the day was not wholly profane, in which we have given heed to some natural object. The fall of snowflakes in a still air, preserving each crystal its perfect form; the blowing of sleet over a wide sheet of water, and over plains, the waving rye field, the mimic waving of acres of houstonk whose innumerable florets whiten and ripple before the eyes; the reflections of trees and flowers in glassy lakes; the musical steaming odorous south wind, which converts all trees to wind harps; the crackling and spurting of hemlock in the flames, or of pine logs, which yield glory to the walls and faces in the sitting room – these are the music and pictures of the most ancient religion.
The source of the experience
Emerson, Ralph WaldoConcepts, symbols and science items
Concepts
Symbols
Science Items
Activities and commonsteps
Activities
Suppressions
Beauty, art and musicBeing left handed
Communing with nature
Contemplation and detachment