Observing Nature's Secret: Practical Exercises for Perceiving Soul and Spirit

To develop a perception of the subtle life- and spiritual forces around us, Rudolf Steiner advises students to observe the world with keen, healthy senses and a quickened power of observation. Roger Druitt's book "What Can You See?" provides practical exercises for observing nature, leading to the concept of "leaf itself" and understanding further aspects such as metamorphosis, gesture, and type. Druitt demonstrates how this method can be applied in other fields of nature observation, leading to the ultimate task of redeeming nature and the earth itself.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 104 pages
\n Publication date: 24 April 2018
\n Publisher: Rudolf Steiner Press
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The student is encouraged to cultivate a keen and healthy sense of observation and to surrender themselves to the feelings that arise within them. This feeling, which penetrates the superficial aspects of things, reveals their secrets. By engaging in practical exercises for observing nature, as outlined by Roger Druitt, one can develop subtle capacities of perception. Druitt's approach, known as "anthroposophical phenomenology," involves studying various aspects of nature, such as leaves, bees, rocks, stars, and color. He demonstrates how this method can be applied in various fields, allowing for a deeper understanding of the "individuality" manifested in each subject. Through a meticulous step-by-step process, the student is guided towards the ultimate goal of redeeming the beings of nature and the earth itself. This transformative journey requires a willingness to immerse oneself in the natural world and to cultivate a profound sense of empathy and connection with the living world. By doing so, the student can unlock the secrets of the universe and contribute to the healing and regeneration of the planet.

\n Weight: 180g\n
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 27 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781855845466\n \n