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Natural Power
Yosemite, CA , 9/1/2007

It's an unexpected sense of awe that overtakes you when you make your way into the Yosemite Valley.

I seem to forget how grand a place it is, only to be reminded on return visits (which seem to occur far too infrequently).

On a trip last September, I got to experience it again in all its glory.

Ever hiked for most of the day and not run in to anyone? What a treat that is. A real connection with the outdoors. It's inspiring to hear the music of the forest. The grand, old trees swaying and bustling in the wind, birds in conversation, water rushing to its end... All this activity, so full of life.

And when the sun sets, another world is unveiled when the stars show themselves. To have such darkness, to not see your own hand in front of you. To get lost in the landscape; to be included in it. How amazing to feel connected in that way!

We found a great meadow near our lodging and plunked our travel chairs in the middle of it. Opened a bottle of wine, and toasted to the mountains of granite. I kept thinking about a news story I saw in the 70's where a new-age lady was talking about 'pyramid energy'. She was referring to the Pyramids in Egypt. I was thinking while standing amongst the epic El Capitan, and Half Dome, that I could sense the 'pyramid energy'. Maybe it's something with granite, or maybe tall things. I don't know. But it is something. Something wonderful, calming, rejuvenating and majestic.

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