Welcome! I am a contemplative thinker and photographer from Colorado. In this blog, you'll discover photographs that I've taken on my hiking and backpacking trips, mostly in the American West. I've paired these with my favorite inspirational and philosophical quotes - literary passages that emphasize the innate spirituality of the natural world. I hope you enjoy them!

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In the Spirit of Wildness,

Stephen Hatch
Fort Collins, Colorado

P.S. There's a label index at the bottom of the blog.

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Spiritual Lessons from Smashing Waves



While spending time on the Northern California seacoast, I wrote this in my journal:
"The past few days of watching the waves smash on the rocks reminds me that the seeming obstacles to the flow of divine grace in my life - character flaws, the failure to be as disciplined as I'd like, etc. - actually can serve to create more dramatic instances of inner attractiveness than if they weren't present! ' Beauty is the harmony of contrasts.' As usual, the Creator - with our cooperation - is able to make good use of absolutely EVERYTHING in our lives!"




Photos: Patrick's Point State Park and Trinidad State Beach, CA, July 25-26, 2015


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