tossed

Agreed, we try much too hard to remove ourselves from nature. We are made of nature after all. It’s pure artifice to live the way we do, trying to shield ourselves from it on a daily basis. But we seek protection against nature for good reason. Nature can be hellish. This last hurricane made number four for me and this one was packed full of tornadoes. I don’t live on the beach or on a barrier island, but I do live near a river close to where it empties itself into the Gulf of Mexico. And when hurricanes hit my neighborhood they have not lost much of their punch so it’s always a very anxious drive back home after the storm. I’ve been lucky. So many people have not. Nature can be a thief and a killer. But, it goes without saying, nature gives and sustains life. It offers enrichment and all kinds of nourishment. I think I take pictures of nature to remind myself of its beautiful side. What is that thing that is both beautiful and terrifying? The sublime?