Spending time in nature is a wonderful way to refresh your soul. It is a form of meditation when we allow ourselves to appreciate and enjoy all Mother Nature has to offer as it gives our souls a break from the tasks and pressures of life. To make the most of our time with nature, temporarily release your thoughts and worries and allow yourself to enjoy the beauty of our natural world.
Enjoying Nature
Parks are wonderful places to connect with nature. These places have been set aside to preserve and protect the natural habitats of the earth. When we visit them, we are there not only to enjoy them, but also to preserve the flora and fauna that reside there by respecting the land and all its creatures that dwell there. When you go to a park, wildlife preserve, or beach, take along your binoculars to get a good look at the birds, plants and animals that you discover along your path. Sturdy and comfortable footwear and a bottle of water are recommended. You may also want to bring along a pen and paper to record your thoughts or draw what you see. A camera, too, can help you to capture the beauty of what you are experiencing. Have no expectations other than to breathe in the fresh air and to take delight in the sights and sounds that nature offers. Take note of the way the sun filters through the trees or sparkles as it reflects off the water of a stream, lake, or the ocean. Listen to the music of the birds as they sing to one another in the trees. To see the animals, the best time to visit is near dawn or dusk, as this is when they come out to forage for food. Most of all, respect their homes and habitats by simply being an observer. Do not destroy or disturb their environment or leave litter behind. We can all be good citizens of this earth by respecting nature and our environment. Be there to enjoy the splendor and to breathe in the peace that comes from observing nature’s simplicity and beauty. It is a gift worth preserving. For those of you who are already actively respecting and maintaining the environment in big and small ways, know that Mother Nature sends you her gratitude.
Nature is Everywhere
Nature can be enjoyed at any time. You do not need to be at a park to hear the birds or to walk barefoot in the grass or in the sand. Nature is all around us, every day. It is the air we breathe, the wind that caresses our faces, the water we drink, the vegetables and plants we eat, the flowers we grow, the pets we open our homes and hearts to, the rabbits that hop in our yards, the bees that propagate the pollen for the plants, and the sun that brings warmth and light to our world. Enjoy it, respect it and give gratitude for it. Whenever you need to feel refreshed and rejuvenated, go outside and take a deep breath. Thank Mother Nature for the gifts that She has given that refresh your soul and clear your mind.
With Love and Light,
Karen T. Hluchan
Spirit Medium, Motivational Speaker, Reiki Master, Spiritual Artist, & Author of How Have You Loved?
Karen T. Hluchan is an international spirit medium, paranormal investigator, Reiki master, spiritual artist, and author of How Have You Loved? Through her mediumship practice, Healing Spirit with Love, she devotes her time to the healing of spirit on earth through her connection with Heaven. Her passion for her calling is shared through spirit medium readings and angel readings, speaking engagements, and workshops she instructs, as well as through her writing, Reiki, and fine art spiritual paintings. All of her work is inspired by the divine light that is within us all. She has a great love of nature, people, and the planet, and she enjoys her connection in spirit, both here and in Heaven.
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