Megan Howard

Megan Howard’s Landscapes of the Sacred Blog #1
When Belden Lane described Bighorn Canyon on pg 38 of Landscapes of the Sacred one particular phrase stood out to me and caught my attention.
How are Earth and sky joined here” (Lane 38) instantly brought back many memories and I understood what Lane was implying here. The description of the peak of Bighorn Canyon was more than of scenic beauty. It seemed to make the world come to a standstill. This image catches the soul in a raw moment and calls the heart’s attention to all of its awe.
I have a place in my life where I too believe the Earth and sky are joined. I have tried to reason and figure out my love and desire for this sacred place many times but always come to the conclusion that it is a place of God and no amount of reductionism can explain it. Lane described Bighorn canyon almost as an Eden; with greener grasses and sweet cloves as you continue your ascent into a place where the Earth and sky are joined. This is a sacred place where everything in the world has come to a stop, breathing slows and eyes widen.