Nature: The Art of God

By- Gaurisha Gupta

BD/19/222

Natural beauty is something that goes far beyond the intellect.

It reaches deep down into the heart and soul. It is divine,
transcendent, and powerfully inspirational. We all have a similar
reaction when beholding something magnificently beautiful in
the natural world: there is a sudden pause and an instant
halting of our soul that commands us to treasure what is before
us. Our jaw drops, our heart skips a beat, we quickly inhale a
breath of fresh air, and our facial muscles relax. Upon
witnessing the stunning sight of natural artistry, our pupils dilate
in unbridled attraction as we proclaim, “Oh my God! Look at
THAT!” It is interesting to note how we naturally speak the
name of God at such times, and not in vain! Whether we admit
it or not, whether it is conscious or unconscious, I believe that
we instinctively know the source of such beauty. How we
specifically define that source in such moments, matters not.

There is something wonderful in the beauty of the natural world.

Nature’s brilliant glories enchant people and reawaken a
special bond that has been established long ago by the creator.
I feel a profound connection to nature, which I believe reflects
God’s presence in all its majesty and energy. Nature stirs my
mind with its mystery and makes me reflect on the power that
created it all. It opens me up to the wonders of the world,
constantly enlivening and haunting me with its secrets.
Spending time in nature does something very positive,
constructive, and healing to us. It is a catalyst for peace and
tranquility. As we sit in the predawn darkness and watch the
sun come up and the world come alive, something in us comes
alive. We experience the hope and glory of a new beginning.
As the sun sets in the evening and lights the sky on fire, we
can’t help but feel the calming satisfaction of a restful end.

When I close my eyes and allow myself to soar across the

landscape of my mind, my place of happiness has always been
high up on the branch of a tree, away from the business of life
and the noise of the city. The pale moon illuminates the black
sky and invites the shadows of the trees to engage in a solemn
dance. Wisps of snow drift through the air freely. Millions of
twinkling stars gaze down upon me. In moments like this, I feel
as though I’m a tiny figure beholding an unknown power that
lives deep behind the night sky. Even when I’m all alone, I feel
like someone outside of my world is watching me. The beauty
of what is around me transcends my spirit and gives me a hint
of this strange being’s identity. For some reason it is always
this image of being alone, being in the immensity of nature, that
comes to me as my reserved space for meditation and
happiness. Nature brings us delight and peacefulness when we
reanimate the bond that we share with it.

I believe that when God made the earth, he created it to be

“good”. This goodness is the source that nourishes us with joy
when we relive the connection between ourselves and the
natural world. Our struggles and harsh realities are
transcended when we open up ourselves to the small and large
spectacles of our universe. The physical components that make
up nature, every little fiber in a leaf or the fur on an animal, are
symbolic to me. It’s truly amazing how these small and
seemingly insignificant things can make up such breathtaking
creations. I envision each element of creation as a piece of a
puzzle. Each piece is magnificent in its own beauty and clicks
together with everything else in order to transform into a richly
painted canvas. I interpret this completed canvas as a
metaphor for the relationship between humans and the natural
world. We are meant to interact and collectively join together
with nature, and when we immerse ourselves in God’s creation,
a delightful masterpiece is born. When we are connected to
nature, we are happy and work in harmony with the natural
world to create something beautiful.

As an artist, I appreciate creation as a form of art where God

takes on the role of the artist, creating the plants, animals, and
people of the world. God’s wonders are reflected through the
landscapes and seascapes of the planet, the mountains rising
to the distance, and the fish abiding in the deep ocean. When I
look at flowers or behold an endless forest, I can’t help but feel
a hidden abiding presence. Everything on earth is part of God’s
masterpiece, and it is through his works that I get a glimpse his
greatness. God is my favorite artist, and his work called
“nature” is what helps me experience him.

Nature is a wonderful gift, and we participate in a deep and

eternal connection to it. When we live out that connection in
everyday life, happiness can be found. I believe that God is
revealed through the beauty of nature and present in it. As part
of this creation, we as people have a duty to re-establish our
bond with the wilderness. Nature should take an important role
in our lives as it connects us with the one who created all of life,
the God