Natural spirituality is exactly that: forming a spiritual connection to nature.This is compatible with (almost) all beliefs.It is absolutely vital to spiritual health. A big reason why modern civilization is the way it is, is that most people's lives involving going from box to box in a car, utterly detached from the natural world.A good way to start is to simply go on walks outside. Natural places are preferable, but evn walking in your neigborhood has tremendous benefits. Walking changes your thoughts to be more dynamic and less stuck in loops. You can combine walking with meditative practices.With even a small telescope you can connect with the universe. The night sky is filled with beauty and wonder.Identifying and observing birds and animals in your area is a great idea.You can collect and identify rocks and learn about the geological features in your area. Clouds an the weather also offer a wealth of beauty and fascination.Learning to regulate your temperature, staying dry, and protecting yourself from the elements isn't a chore, it provides the deepest intimacy with natural rhythms.
>Natural Spirituality!!!>AI slop picturecan't make this shit up
>>42224407*Jingles keys*
Nature is not so spiritually beautiful and serene when you see this abominable creature lurking in the woods.
>>42224369>It is absolutely vital to spiritual healththat's not what vital means, lolyou won't die because you're not going on nature walks
Hiking and running on a nature trail was my favorite thing ever! Oh god I loved it so much.I now have to work a full time job that really hurts and wears my legs, ankles, back, shoulders God I miss it sooooo much
>>42226584>What does "absolutely vital to spiritual health" mean? Respond without bullet points,emojis, or sections.“Absolutely vital to spiritual health” means something is extremely important—so important that without it, a person’s inner life, sense of meaning, or connection to their beliefs would suffer or weaken.“Spiritual health” usually refers to things like your sense of purpose, peace, values, or connection to something bigger than yourself (whether that’s faith, nature, or personal meaning). So if something is “absolutely vital” to it, it’s not optional—it’s essential for keeping that inner part of you strong and balanced.In simpler terms, it’s like saying: this is something you really need in order to feel whole or grounded on a deeper, non-physical level.How does it feel to be dumber than a chatbot?
>>42226590capitalism is a crime against humanity.
>>42224369>a spiritual connection to natureNo, you are talking about the mental and bodily connections.the spiritual is understanding that nature is only a shadow of the eternal, a temporary distraction that one should not get attached to.As long as one understands that, it can be called a spiritual connection.But the feelgood "oh im in greenery and hear water running" is pure body and mind consciousness, not self. It appeals to a monkey brain.A truly spiritual person is such no matter what environment they are in.
>>42226668someone enlighten likes to know they are not alone. that the things around them are still living and in order.
>>42224407What the fuck was he supposed to post? It’s not like any particular .jpg represents actual nature more than the AI one kek>oh wow OP you didn’t post a real fucking leaf through my screen? Some naturalist you are>constanzaface.leafpeg
>>42226675>someone enlighten likes to know they are not alone.Good thing I'm no solipsist.But you are never alone. It isnt possible.>that the things around them are still living and in order.So you want to control your environment. That is one of the main things keeping you trapped in samsara.You should know you have no control and wanting this only means your joy is dependent on it, and thus your joy is fragile and temporary.
>>42226570>abominable creatureThat guy just looks retarded. I see retards all the time in less ”natural environments”
>>42226685>controlmore just observation and appreciation.i will upset the natural order to satisfy my will.as it would be a shame to waste my gift of being an animal with intelligent agency.
>>42226677>constanzaface.leafpeg
>>42226705>more just observation and appreciation.But you said "living and IN ORDER." So you havent really thought about this very well.>i will upset the natural order to satisfy my will.So its still about how much YOU control.
>>42226713not my order, theirs. the insects and the trees.look i get what you mean, man in general creates a more tolerable/marketable version of nature.me i just like the energy cycles and movement.
>>42226725>not my order, theirs>i will upset the natural order to satisfy my willYou are scattered and dont know what you mean.You just like walking in nature, and thought that was a spiritual thing.It's not, but a spiritual person can see the spiritual in it.But then a spiritual person can see the spiritual everywhere, and doesnt need nature or control t observe and enjoy.
>>42226736i've saved a few bugs and removed a few snakes from bird nests.alittle blasphemy as a treat.
>>42226668I'm sorry you feel that way. This thread obviously isn't for you.
>>42226612What a dumbfuck. That's still not what vital means, but if you're fucking dumb enough to actually make an appeal to authority with a chatbot (lol) I guess you'll never understand.Eating is vital.Sleep is vital. Going on nature walks is not a matter of life or death, physically or spiritually.
>>42226756https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vital>of the utmost importance
>>42226763you realize the dictionary houses have been redefining words to accommodate all the illiterates these days? all you have is another ridiculous appeal to a false authoritywhat are the spiritual implications of so many fucking retards who can't even speak their native language?
>>42226777Yeah you're just a troll taking out your anger.
>>42224425>>42226677You are so fucking lost, go "touch grass" immediately.
>>42227490Surething.leafpeg
>>42226777You're not being a very good pedant.If you are trying for a prescriptive concept of language - then your complaints of argument from authority are completely invalid and you need to present who is allowed to define words.If you are trying for a prescriptive, then you are are even more wrong because it is the common usage of the language that defines it which means that the language has passed you by and you need to re-learn.
>>42229511Oops, second is descriptive.
