From within about three minutes of starting the hike from the parking lot of Cypress Falls Park, I was transported to another realm. This place was magical, spirited and mostly silent. It immediately created a deep feeling of serenity, gratitude and a vivid sensory experience of the abundant creativity of nature. The deep green hues of the forest against a dark earthen floor beckoned me to explore. Neither green nor black exist in my most loved of colours catergory. But, this particular combination set with the brilliant reflections and movement of water and sunlight also creating shadow, spoke to a very deep inner space and place that lives within. The energy fully enveloped my being, beginning from somewhere behind, embracing me in a very warm, loving and grounding way. It was womb like combined with a great expanse and freedom at the same time. It was both extremely comforting and sensual, which created a very safe environment for me to connect and explore.