How do you connect with nature and what benefits do you experience?
Mindfulness community check-in January 18, 2023
Everything is connected. Nature isn't an “other” rather it is part of us and we are part of nature.
When we breathe in, we breathe in the out-breath of plants, shrubs, and trees. When we breathe out, we breathe out the in-breath of flowers, animals, and birds. When we drink water, we drink the clouds, rivers, and oceans. When we eat a meal, we eat plants, vegetables, and fruits that have grown out of the earth.
There’s a lot of good research to support the role nature can play in protecting and supporting our mental health.
One way I connect with nature is spending time in my garden, watching my plants growing, smelling the amazing scent of some flowers and watching the lizards looking for food. I find it very grounding and it helps me to feel peaceful.
How about you?
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@amiablePeace77 wow it sounds like your garden is very nurturing.
I like to see nature bloom in the springtime. That is when life returns in the northern climes.
@soulsings
It must be so good to feel the first rays of sunshine on your skin after a cold winter! I find spring is the time when nature celebrates rebirth!
I connect with nature by stepping out to my backyard. I like to breathe in the air and look around. Sometimes, my dog walks outside with me and we just walk on the stone tiles, and look at the rose bushes and succulents.
@tealBear2472
Sounds like a lovely to connect with nature and I could imagine it's also very grounding which is so helpful after a stressful time.
@amiablePeace77
I love taking morning walks alone feeling the nature around me. :)
@dtanushree
Lovely way to start the day! I find in the morning the air is so fresh and energizing!
One way to begin feeling the oneness is to talk to the field or forest when you get out for walks. Greet them as your friends, thank them for the oxygen they give you, send them love and carbon dioxide with your out breaths, imagine you are walking through a village of tree and plant people. If you do it often, you will start feeling the connection. 😊
@Chuckp53
I love your idea about acknowledging and expressing gratitude to our surroundings! I can well imagine it deepens one's connection to nature.
@amiablePeace77 nice to see this post, the last week or so I've ignored nature for a bit. though im easily walking on grass these days :D. its nice for my feet and body.
i want to live in nature. i grew up in a street with one of the last tiny bits of nature left behind our backyard. it looks really peaceful, calming and it has its beauty:
https://boerincarolien.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/4brigdamsepadje.jpg?w=2000&h=
hope to chat with you soon!
@DutchMike
Nice that walking on grass gives you pleasant feelings. When I walk barefoot (where safe) I feel the connection to mother nature the most. Beautiful scenery!
@amiablePeace77 very nice!
