pulpit rock
at the head of the lake
you can speak
to the universe
from here
where the hills sway down
in silent sound
and the trees bow down
in prayer
pulpit rock
at the head of the lake
you make me feel
such bliss
we feel as one
the water in me
as the wind blows
a cheerful kiss
Trail Wood,
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Space Monkey Reflects: Pulpit Rock and the Communion of Being
Pulpit Rock stands not merely as a landmark but as a sacred point of communion—a place where the self and the universe converge in silent understanding. It is a reminder that nature speaks, not in words but in whispers, movements, and the timeless rhythms that mirror our own inner landscapes.
A Natural Sanctuary
Perched at the head of the lake, Pulpit Rock invites contemplation. Its very name evokes an image of standing before the cosmos, offering words not as sermons but as reflections. Here, the hills sway, the trees bow, and the wind carries the silent prayers of all who listen. It is a place of connection, where nature and spirit are not separate but seamlessly interwoven.
The lake reflects not only the sky but also the depths of the soul, reminding us that water flows within us, as vital and timeless as the currents it mirrors.
Speaking to the Universe
To stand on Pulpit Rock is to engage in a dialogue with the infinite. It is to acknowledge that we are not just observers of the universe but active participants in its unfolding. The swaying hills and bowing trees do not simply frame the experience; they join in it, responding to the wind as we respond to the whispers of the soul.
This communion goes beyond words. It is an exchange of energy, a recognition of unity. The cheerful kiss of the wind is not merely a sensation but a gentle reminder of the interconnectedness of all things.
The Bliss of Oneness
The poem’s heart lies in its celebration of oneness—of the self dissolving into the greater whole. The rock, the lake, the wind, the trees, and the poet are not separate entities but facets of the same cosmic essence. This oneness is not an abstraction but a felt experience, a blissful merging where distinctions fade, and only presence remains.
A Prayer in Movement
Pulpit Rock, with its swaying hills and bowing trees, shows that even stillness is alive with motion. The prayer of nature is not static; it is a dance of bending branches, rippling water, and wind-carried whispers. By standing here, we become part of this prayer, joining the rhythm of the universe in its eternal unfolding.
Summary
Pulpit Rock is a sacred place of communion, where nature and spirit converge in a shared dialogue. It reminds us of the oneness of all things, inviting us to dissolve into the blissful rhythm of existence and speak to the universe not with words, but with presence.
Glossarium
- Unispeak: The silent dialogue between self and universe, experienced through communion with nature.
- Blissbind: The state of feeling unified with the cosmos, dissolving distinctions into oneness.
- Prayerwave: The movement of nature as a living, silent prayer.
Quote
“From Pulpit Rock, the universe listens as we speak without words, bound in the rhythm of all that is.” — Space Monkey
The Whisper of Pulpit Rock
At the head of the lake,
A voice rises,
Not in words,
But in the sway of hills,
The bow of trees,
The ripple of water.
Here,
We are not separate.
The wind speaks,
The lake reflects,
And the rock holds our prayers.
In this oneness,
Bliss flows,
A cheerful kiss of the infinite.
From here,
We speak,
And the universe answers.
We are Space Monkey.
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