Reconnecting with nature

Today as modern humans we no longer live as an agrarian society.  While there are farmers who harvest crops for us and work with the lands of our Earth it seems as if it must be in a faraway field somewhere in an almost foreign land compared to the cement jungles and crowded cities most people live in.  It is in a deep sadness that I have realized that we have lost this sacred connection with our mother Earth.  The lucky people who do have large enough back yards don’t all possess a garden and some of them who do hire a gardener to care for their grasses and gardens rather than sinking their own hands into the magical soil and feeling a part of our forgotten earth.  It is through this unique connection of appreciating a growing plant and nurturing that plant into a full bloom or a ripe fruit that we can make this connection that the earth is our ultimate source of nourishment and life.

 

 It is a strong belief of mine that the loss of this connection has significantly impacted us as humans in many negative ways.  We no longer are in sync with the rhythm’s and seasons of our earth, we stay inside buildings breathing in recycled air, missing out on the abundant vitamin D which we would have gotten from short periods of exposures to the sun.  We have lost more than we will ever know because being outdoors in nature is something that was a way of life to our ancestors. 

 

Make it a priority each day to spend at least 20 minutes outdoors, the benefits will amaze you.  Your anxiety will begin to decrease, your mood will begin to uplift, your skin will have a slight glow from the sun and you will have an overall sense of peacefulness and tranquility.  I make it part of my daily wellness routine to get outdoors whether it be at a park, going to the beach with my family or taking a break at work to go for a short walk.  Every time I return from my outdoor excursion I return with vibrant energy, I am more focused and present in the moment and if I had any anxiety or felt rushed before, that feeling has completely melted away.  I highly recommend that everyone make it a part of their daily routine to reconnect with nature and remember that our Earth the most precious resource that we will ever have and it needs to be respected and protected for the future generations of humans and animals alike.