A Nature Connection

 "Talking to plants is one way of talking directly to Spirit"

                                                                                                                              By Rosemary Gladstar / Traditional  Medicinals tea                

                                                      

Persimmon Tree

Communicating with nature is beneficial for living in regards to our mental and physical health.  When you are connected with nature there is usually a sense of happy feelings and positive emotions, such as calmness, joy, focus, and creativity.

A perfect opportunity to connect with nature    

According to the article from Colorado State University by CSU MarComm Staff "The top 5 health benefits of interacting with nature" there are scientific evidence behind it, such as, the article from Science Nature and mental health: An ecosystem service perspective and journal research from National Center for Biotechnology Information A Review of the Benefits of Nature Experiences: More Than Meets the Eye, showing that people who have nearby nature environment settings have been found to be overall healthier than other individuals.

Home in the wilderness

How do you communicate with nature?  

Connecting with nature around a wood-burning fire pit

Roasting marshmallows over a open fire pit

Connecting with nature with utilizing your senses of taste and smell.

Embracing the nature environment with groups of people

Mood (spirit) lifts up to happy and joy.

The next time when you take a walk outside, look closely around your surroundings, try to connect with nature (flower, a tree, bird, sky) and let the brain (mind) get in tune to what vibes (emotions) that may come upon you. 

Evening blue sky

Take a moment to check in with yourself on "How Am I Feeling Today?"  

My nature connection experience checking in with "myself"