Abundance at Haystack Rock (Cannon Beach, Oregon)
Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach exudes magic, mystery, and abundance. It was a great way to tap into wonder with my kids.
During high tide, it is an iconic part of the Cannon Beach landscape, towering above the waves. Home to thousands of birds, it stands magnificently as the surf crashes on its surface.
At low tide, it reveals the mysteries beneath. As the ocean recedes, hundreds of thousands of sea creatures emerge into view. Orange and purple starfish, giant green anemones, purple sea urchins, hermit crabs, chitons, mussels, and barnacles all cling to the rock, creating an extraordinary ecosystem that remains largely unseen for most of the day.
The abundance of nature is striking. What is even more awe-inspiring is that most of it is hidden by the water for the greater part of the day. There is abundance that exists whether we can see it or not.
It made me think of our own lives. There is so much in our physical realities that escapes our awareness. And if that is true, how much more might exist beyond the physical that we can not yet perceive?
Sometimes abundance is right in front of us, and we still miss it. We have to pull back the tide to recognize the truth of what is already here.
You don’t need to go to Haystack Rock to witness abundance. Look at the millions of blades of grass beneath your feet or the countless leaves on a single tree. This world is inherently abundant. It is only the limits of our human perception that creates the illusion of lack.
My family and I spent the morning marveling at these delightful creatures, quietly sending them our love and gratitude. It was a magical was to begin the day.
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