We all get into the ruts of taking things for granted, and one that comes to mind today is Nature/Earth/ Gaia. Nature is stimulating from many perspectives: physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, etc. Nature is beautiful in so many unbelievable ways, but how often do we take time to understand and appreciate how much it is apart of our lives? For most of us, not very often (self included).
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Nature affects all of us in each day that we live on this planet, and makes you feel like you are a part of something bigger than life: The pure taste of water as we catch snowflakes on our tongues, the elegant visual of autumn leaves turning color, the beaming spring sun that we feel warming our bodies, the distinguished sound of summer cicadas we hear cuddled up in bed at night, the smell of early dew poised on the grass after rainfall, the cool wind that blows our hair and nourishes our soul.
Nature helps me forget about materialistic objects that we have in our modern world and helps me to not only focus, but to dwell on all that is simplistic, meaningful, and important. I think we should try to take a little more time out of our lives to be thankful for Mother Gaia and all that she has given us. Maybe if we follow and appreciate nature more, we will be happier and healthier in a more spiritual sense.


