Novelty is a major aspect of Rocky Mountain Spirituality.

Rocky Mountain Spirituality includes an intense realization that the Divine Presence values novelty as a major aspect of the spiritual journey. As Process Theologians John Cobb and David Ray Griffin remind us: "God is the goad toward novelty in the universe, stimulating us to realize new possibilities after the old ones no longer are sufficient to give zest to our enjoyment." From a meteorological perspective, Rocky Mountain weather embodies this principle perfectly. A common adage among Coloradans puts it this way: "Don't like the weather? Just wait an hour!" Snow can occur in the mountains any day of the year, and a storm can arise out of nowhere. On the other hand, 60-degree winter days are not uncommon, and the temperature can drop thirty degrees in just an hour!

Photo: Rosy Paintbrush and Upper Ice Lake; San Juan Range, CO; August 11, 2013