I often feel the connection to my higher power while I'm in nature. I find myself getting lost in sunsets, stars and leaves falling from trees. I feel connected to nature in a way that slows me down and I am able to remember the connection between all things. There is one location that invariably clears my mind and puts me into a meditative state.Walking toward the waterfall, warm coffee in hand, I notice the rhythm of my breath slow down and my shoulders drop from their usual tense position. My neck begins to loosen and I let go of the tension I hold in my forehead. I’m in a town about an hour away from home. I've lived here before and walked to this spot many times in the past. No matter what season, the scene is perfect. Today the water is happily flowing under ice and over beautiful rock 165 ft tall. Most of the trees are bare with only a few pine reaching up and out over parts of the falls.I am alone this time. On a typical day I share this view with dog walkers and couples. I stand for 20 minutes taking in the sheer beauty and majestic nature of the falls. My mind clears and I feel refreshed and ready to take on the world. The sun peeks out from behind the grey clouds and I smile. There is something about the steadiness and consistency of this spot that speaks to me. Calmness washes over me and I am thankful for this moment.I walk away from the falls with a renewed sense of wonder and a fuller breath.