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I am writing this reflection at a retreat center, located in a deep forest in Pennsylvania. It is kind of weird to use the Internet at such a peaceful and natural place. But, since all of my lovely friends are gone, I thought it would be nice to jolt down my feelings, at this moment, right here in this deep forest with trees, sunshine, moonlight, birds, and all the unnamable and beautiful flowers surrounding me.

This is the third time that I attended a yoga retreat. But, it always feels refreshing. It is a liberated feeling to stay away from the mundane world and everyday life for more than 15^th days. Without cell phones and without computers, life all of sudden seems quiet yet exciting, but in its unique ways.

Surrendering to the beauty of nature

Human beings are the most arrogant species in the world. We want to control everything. We thought we are the most capable specie in the world. Unfortunately, we are not.

Immersing myself into nature, I did yoga and meditated in nature, with tress surrounding me as my clothes and birds singing to me as my best friends. I felt the love from the universe and my dearest friends and teachers. While meditating, a stream of pure joy and happiness encompassed my heart. It was a feeling that I haven’t experienced for a while. I felt relieved, relieved from the social mask of being a hardworking and intelligent student. I felt who I was, the true me beneath these layers and layers of social masks. The true me is made of compassion and unconditional love. The deep meditation and singing in the forest rekindled that deep sense of who-I-am. I felt the love and energy vibrating through every single cell of my body. I felt being conquered by a flux of positive energy. I disappeared as I reunited with Mother Nature. I am who I am because it is what it is! The beauty of nature only needs a beautiful and peaceful heart to discover it!

I felt so humbled standing in front of these beautiful tress with sun light gently touching my beautiful face. At the moment, I forgot who I was. My heart melted into a sense of oneness with nature. I became nature and nature became me. We were hands in hands and arms in arms, marching forward into life. What a remarkable future is unfolding in front of me. I am excited.

I felt renewed. I lifted my head; I touched the sky; I smelled life; I kissed the earth; I hugged myself; I embraced nature; I melted into the flow of energy; and I surrendered myself to the beauty of nature. I love you—I screamed to the forest in my heart!

I thank my beloved mom for giving a precious opportunity to experience this divine life.

With my mind and with my heart, I am vibrating in love and hope. This vibration makes every single day of my life meaningful, memorable, and enjoyable.

Let’s all surrender to the beauty of nature and dance with the rhythm of life. Let’s vibrate in love and forgiveness; compassion and creation!

I realized that:

Nothing is unconquerable unless the heart is conquered;

Nothing is evil unless the spirit is in dark;

Be strong and confident; and be optimistic and authentic, life has everything figured out for us! My duty is simply to enjoy.

How about you, my beloved friend?