9 August 2022 · A sentence from the teachings of Rav Kook

„Through the pressure of human society, a person has grown distant fro…”

„Through the pressure of human society, a person has grown distant from the pure feelings of nature, and their mind has become clouded as well. Therefore the measure that will restore them to their natural settledness of mind is the general, shared contentment that a person finds in nature.”From Ein Ayah, Berachot 297

The distance created by the modern world from nature exacts a price. Therefore, when we draw near to nature, going out to relax and to hike, we mend the damage the distance created. And to be clear, the Rav specifies: "The sound of the birds' song... the sight of the glory of Carmel and Sharon with their lovely blossoms, the fragrance of the roses and every delightful fruit in the garden of the Lord... these restore one's mind to its natural state..."

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