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The Value Of Nature…
Posted on April 15, 2013 by Visionkeeper
http://www.favim.com
I think these very difficult times have taught us many lessons, one
of the more influential ones being the importance nature plays in our
life. Children know how to interact with and embrace nature, but for
many adults today, we have lost that connection. Nature provides us with
peace and calm and beauty, all of which are critical to maintaining our
balance in our day-to-day living. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself
why you feel so revived after a day spent in nature? When we are
completely spent from hectic lifestyles, we usually head for the
mountains or the ocean or the woods behind our house. Unknowingly for
many, we set out on our journey to soak up natures energy and by doing
so we are revived and good to go again. If nature plays such an
important role in helping us to maintain balance, why are we allowing it
to be destroyed? We need nature on so many levels. It’s beauty uplifts
us and pleases our senses. The sight of dirt roads nestled in the
mountains awash with vibrant fall colors, the grace of a magnificently
colored butterfly, the awe of a clear night sky filled with twinkling
stars, or a field of wild flowers rustling in a gentle wind. All of
these delight our senses and make our heart sing.
Nature can also act like a powerful tranquilizer. Lying in bed at
night and falling asleep to the sound of a gentle rain pattering on the
roof, the soothing effects of a warm summer breeze blowing on our face,
the rhythmic lull of ocean waves breaking on a beach, the melody of bird
song as we lay in a hammock. Perhaps we have never stopped to think
about what life would be like if these influences in our lives were to
disappear. I know it saddens me greatly to see nature being used as a
pawn in this battle between light and dark, but inside I know mother
nature is far stronger than what is being done to her and she has the
ability to heal herself just as we do, should we finally realize that.
For eons we have tried to harness nature and control her with little
thought to the consequences. These times are thankfully fading away and
the love within our hearts and minds are reaching out to her strongly
now.
Gratitude is such a powerful part of our new world. It is the glue
with which it is held together. We have so much to be grateful for and
first and foremost should be ourselves. Self-love and self-appreciation
are so lacking in this world. We are a world full of books and gadgets
and gimmicks to help us feel better about ourselves. I believe it is
time to find the courage to just confront ourselves and push aside the
self-doubt and embrace the wholeness and goodness of who we truly are.
The lies we believe about ourselves are just figments of our damaged
belief system. Turn off your TV sets. If you pay close attention you
will clearly see the messages being given to you through advertising.
They all say ‘you ARE NOT good enough’! These messages are not our
reality unless we continue to accept them and put our strength behind
them. If we feel love and gratitude for ourselves and give ourselves
value, then we will in turn give the earth value as well. We are all
connected.
Take time to immerse yourself in nature in some form or other and see
if she doesn’t re-energize you and cheer your heart. She has magical
ways about her and the more we love her and care for her, the stronger
our world will become. It is time to step up, speak out and come forward
to stop the abuse being done to our planet! She is all we have!
Blessings to us all,
Visionkeeper
Thanks to: http://oneworldrising.wordpress.com
Posted on April 15, 2013 by Visionkeeper
http://www.favim.comI think these very difficult times have taught us many lessons, one
of the more influential ones being the importance nature plays in our
life. Children know how to interact with and embrace nature, but for
many adults today, we have lost that connection. Nature provides us with
peace and calm and beauty, all of which are critical to maintaining our
balance in our day-to-day living. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself
why you feel so revived after a day spent in nature? When we are
completely spent from hectic lifestyles, we usually head for the
mountains or the ocean or the woods behind our house. Unknowingly for
many, we set out on our journey to soak up natures energy and by doing
so we are revived and good to go again. If nature plays such an
important role in helping us to maintain balance, why are we allowing it
to be destroyed? We need nature on so many levels. It’s beauty uplifts
us and pleases our senses. The sight of dirt roads nestled in the
mountains awash with vibrant fall colors, the grace of a magnificently
colored butterfly, the awe of a clear night sky filled with twinkling
stars, or a field of wild flowers rustling in a gentle wind. All of
these delight our senses and make our heart sing.
Nature can also act like a powerful tranquilizer. Lying in bed at
night and falling asleep to the sound of a gentle rain pattering on the
roof, the soothing effects of a warm summer breeze blowing on our face,
the rhythmic lull of ocean waves breaking on a beach, the melody of bird
song as we lay in a hammock. Perhaps we have never stopped to think
about what life would be like if these influences in our lives were to
disappear. I know it saddens me greatly to see nature being used as a
pawn in this battle between light and dark, but inside I know mother
nature is far stronger than what is being done to her and she has the
ability to heal herself just as we do, should we finally realize that.
For eons we have tried to harness nature and control her with little
thought to the consequences. These times are thankfully fading away and
the love within our hearts and minds are reaching out to her strongly
now.
Gratitude is such a powerful part of our new world. It is the glue
with which it is held together. We have so much to be grateful for and
first and foremost should be ourselves. Self-love and self-appreciation
are so lacking in this world. We are a world full of books and gadgets
and gimmicks to help us feel better about ourselves. I believe it is
time to find the courage to just confront ourselves and push aside the
self-doubt and embrace the wholeness and goodness of who we truly are.
The lies we believe about ourselves are just figments of our damaged
belief system. Turn off your TV sets. If you pay close attention you
will clearly see the messages being given to you through advertising.
They all say ‘you ARE NOT good enough’! These messages are not our
reality unless we continue to accept them and put our strength behind
them. If we feel love and gratitude for ourselves and give ourselves
value, then we will in turn give the earth value as well. We are all
connected.
Take time to immerse yourself in nature in some form or other and see
if she doesn’t re-energize you and cheer your heart. She has magical
ways about her and the more we love her and care for her, the stronger
our world will become. It is time to step up, speak out and come forward
to stop the abuse being done to our planet! She is all we have!
Blessings to us all,
Visionkeeper
Thanks to: http://oneworldrising.wordpress.com
