Sometimes we go through whole days without really tuning in to the beauty of
nature that surrounds us. We have a habit of seeing it without really taking it
in, yet once we begin to notice it we treat ourselves to an exquisite realm of
subtle, complex scents, miraculous forms, and ethereal light. The natural world
enriches our entire being through the vehicles of our senses. When we are low,
nature lifts our spirits. When we are tired, it rejuvenates us--if we pause
long enough to drink from its beauty. If you have fallen out of the practice of
taking time to observe the light as it filters through the leaves of a tree, or
the concentric rings a raindrop makes as it plops into a puddle, you can retune
yourself by dedicating a day to noticing the beauty in nature.
On this day, one possibility is to rise early enough to see the sunrise.
Watching the sky change colors and the world emerge from darkness is an
experience that will influence the whole rest of your day in ways that words
cannot describe. Or simply observe the quality of the morning light as it
infuses the world with its particular pale golden beauty. You may let the light
play on your own hand, remembering that you are also part of the natural world.
Let your intuition guide you to the elements of nature that call to you
throughout the day, such as the sound of the wind as it shakes and sways a tree
or the feeling of snowflakes landing on your warm eyelids and cheeks.
After you devote one day to opening your eyes more fully to the beauty of
nature, you may want to make this part of your daily routine. Each day drink
from the beauty all around you, and allow it to rejuvenate your entire being.
All you have to do is pause, for just one minute, and really take it in,
remembering to thank Mother Nature for her beauty.
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