A Reflection on Time In Nature, the Fifth Pillar of Performance
When it feels like I have nothing left to give, I head to nature. I find an outdoor environment and get lost in it.
There is something healing and energizing about fresh air. Inhaling the renewing air of the elements clears my mind and connects me to my origin. I am reminded that I am naturally strong and capable.
Outdoor time allows me to heal difficult relationships with friends and family members. The beingness and simplicity of nature clears my negative thinking and gives me a shift in perspective.
The same is true when I am searching for solutions or answers. I am more innovative when I seek inspiration from nature. I become creative by observing the intricate patterns on leaves and the precision with which nature provides for itself each day.
Strolling through the forest teaches me that it is possible to live well with others.
When I see the plants and animals sharing the same resources each day, and being only what they are, I know I am capable of living in harmony with others in this world. There is abundance on Earth. There are enough opportunities to make each person a success story, so I willingly share them with others.
Today, the renewal of my mind and body are possible when I make time for nature strolls. I am thankful for the power of healing and clarity that comes from a natural environment. My life is richer when I return to nature and remember that we all come from the same natural world.
Self-Reflection Questions:
- How much time do I dedicate to walks in nature?
- How has walking in nature changed some of my perspectives? What answers have I found while walking in nature?
- How am I able to bring the natural influence into my personal space?