Essence of the Eclipse

The Diamond Ring Effect

"The eclipse brought this country together in a day of celebration. It was a moment when large and small groups of people could gather together for the experience of joy and amazement in seeing the eclipse.The diamond ring effect that the eclipse showed seemed to symbolize the uniting of the people in love and celebration just like at a wedding ceremony." - Jim Leonard, photographer

Photographer, Jim Leonard continued, "People of all religions, races and different political views arrived. It was a nice break in the daily news reports of political turmoil, terrorist attacks and other bad news. The diamond ring effect of the eclipse should remind us of the circle of love that should continue between all the people of this nation and the world. Only Love can overcome hate."

 

The natural world reveals circles in a variety of colors and textures. It helps us focus on collaboration. 

During the eclipse, individuals showed each other ways to see the sun and moon in action. In addition to photographs, they used holes in paper to shine images of the stages. They crafted ways to view in cereal boxes and used selfies to reflect the event. 

Creativity abounded.  

Nature encourages imagination each day. 

Let the eclipse's aura linger by noticing scents, sights, and sounds that nature excites. 

Share your amazement.

Find time to take a walk in nature with loved ones and friends. Keep the conversations focused on what works in nature and how to translate that energy in your own lives.




Victor Hugo wrote, "All is well, provided the light returns and the eclipse does not become endless night. Dawn and resurrection are synonymous. The reappearance of the light is the same as the survival of the soul."