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People of Lemmy, have you ever had what some would consider a "spiritual" experience? (lemm.ee)

submitted 1 year ago by aCosmicWave@lemm.ee to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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If so, what triggered it and what was it like?

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[–] Anonymoose@infosec.pub 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm the opposite of spiritual so the closest I've experienced is that euphoric feeling you get when you see unparalleled beauty in nature. Places like the Grand Canyon, Grand Tetons, Yukon, Alaska, volcano in Guatemala, and some waterfalls in Mexico are a few that spring to mind.

[–] aCosmicWave@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I have never been to any of those places. It’s pretty cool that you were able to tap into that sensation so many times!

[–] Anonymoose@infosec.pub 1 points 1 year ago

I think I rattle off the fancy places because they're the big ones that stick out in my mind, but I've also had that feeling just being out in nature close to home. Feeling the stillness of the forest can be just as powerful in your backyard.