Dig Deeper

Laguna Chaxa, Atacama desert in Chile

hidden in the whistling winds

stacked under layers of soil and earth

in the twigs and branches of every tree

in the dance of the paradise birds

the singing of the forests

seen in the moonlight and sunlight

flowing discreetly through the rivers

in the depths and surface of the ocean

in eclipses, solstices, and equinoxes

in the twinkling of the stars and constellations

in animals, insects, and people of every kind

in the wag of a pet's tail

in the first chuckle of a baby

in love, loss, and wonder

is the same secret — dig deeper within

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by mansi kakkar

Written while reading Soulcraft by Bill Plotkin.

Thumbnail Photo by Tom Gainor on Unsplash