Is your life whirling around you? Do you make any time at all to enjoy the natural world? Because we came from the natural world and are still part of it. And our survival as a species may depend upon feeling that connection.

So here’s a test:

Here’s another short video of birds in our backyard. Notice how you feel when you watch it. Do you automatically slow down and enjoy watching the birds? Or do you find yourself annoyed, wanting more “to happen” and wondering, “Why does this prayer blog has a video of stupid birds anyway?”

Your reaction will show you whether you are connected or disconnected to the simple lessons nature has to offer about breathing and being still to just observe.

If you find your mind filling with critical thoughts about the video, then this means that your mind has to be critical of you.

When you think thoughts critical of yourself, whether consciously or subconsciously, you will be cut off from God – your Source Energy – which loves you unconditionally.

How To Reconnect With God

To reconnect with God, your Source, quiet your mind and replace all critical thoughts with better thoughts.

To reconnect with your Source, which is pure love, cultivate feelings of love and gratitude.

In this way you will draw closer and closer to the Source Of All Good that is God and create a paradise for yourself here on earth.

This is the good news that has been held from you: you need not die to experience heaven. You can experience heaven right here on earth. Expect to see evidence of this, believe you will see evidence of this, and you will.

[Note: We have a cardinal that visits with his mate. I will try to get them on film next, but I have to tell you that I love this little video because it allows me to see the grackle's iridescent blue neck more clearly. He really is a striking-looking bird on his own.]