Nature Calls

“Nature matters to people. Big trees and small trees, glistening water, chirping birds, budding bushes, colorful flowers … these are important ingredients in a good life”

                         The Biophillia Hypothesis

As we emerge from winter, many of us feel called to get outside – in the sun, in the rain, on the green grass. And believe it or not, this is part of developing a conscious, creative life. The changing of the seasons, the returning of GREEN, flowers budding and blooming, all nurture us and remind us that life is ongoing – we are not as stuck as we may have thought! All things change and recycle and we can, too.

Even if you are surrounded by concrete in a big city, please notice the nature around you – changing clouds and weather, trees leafing out, grass cracking the sidewalk. Perhaps a window box of herbs. In spite of the political and social horrors we are surrounded by, life goes on and we too can be a part of nature’s renewal.

You may have childhood memories of your joy in nature that you can calm yourself with before sleep – swinging in the fresh air, jumping in piles of leaves, picking fresh fruit, swimming in a clean lake, the smells at the Farmer’s Market. The inter-connectedness of all living things is one of the lessons nature offers us – revel in it!

Ask yourself –

                  In this busy techno world it is easy to ignore nature – where might you let it in?

                  Nature requires us to slow down, take a breath and open our senses – what are your favorite sounds, smells, textures, colors?

                  How might you enhance your relationship with nature – how can you let it feed you, how can you take care of it?

Please share your favorite nature space with us! Patty & Suzanne