How would your life look like without the natural environment?

Not many of us ask a question like this one. I know. How on earth would someone ask such a question? That is my question to you all at the end of this winter season. 

Please take a moment and reflect upon it. Could you take your time and write down all your answers? 

I do not wish to spoil your reflection, but I would like to give you my answers. I do not have many. I have only one. My life would not exist without my natural environment. 

Without our natural environment, life would not exist on this planet, literally and metaphorically. 

Like in winter, when nature is dormant, life is rarely seen in nature. The trees are bare, there are no flowers, and nothing seems to move. 

The same is true in our daily lives. Human beings need movement to feel okay. We are always trying to do something useful, trying to move forward. We are always trying to do things that matter to others and ourselves. 

If our "natural environment" (interactions, healthy routines, ongoing errands, etc.) is dormant, we feel alone and barely feel our liveliness. While interacting with people in our lives and doing our daily routines, we will feel that sense of purpose and meaning.

Nature's wisdom teaches us that hoping for life to return is the solution to finding ourselves and getting familiar again with the purpose of Being and not doing. 

Even if we feel alone and feel the "chill" of the winter season, we must learn to sit with our emotions and feelings of loneliness. While we explore all these types of emotions, it allows us to hope and wait for better days.

We must imagine for one short moment how our life would be without being able to walk in the grass or smell the flowers. Let's go further and imagine our world without trees. How blessed are we to have all these elements around us?

When you feel that there is no hope in your life or that things are going in the opposite direction of your wishes, turn your direction towards Nature. There, you will find all your answers.

Lift your head toward the Sky and let your soul feel how amazing it is to see the infinite space that allows you to express yourself as a human being and feel the breeze of air on your skin. 

If your inspiration is gone, you must know that your being needs rest to reflect upon this moment in your life. Furthermore, that is the moment to turn to Nature and walk in the heart of it, the place where you will find again what you are looking for.

If you see only the worst part of your life experiences, think of Nature's winter and look for its beauty just by looking at how marvellous is the structure of a tree. When you understand that having "no clothes" will help you see better the essence of life you will also start to marvel. 

If you wish to go on holiday like everyone else but can't find the time through your busy schedule, take at least a trip into the woods. Your natural environment will provide a safe place where you'll improve your health, and your mind will open up to new possibilities. In other words, you'll benefit from a stress-free "holiday". No suitcase to prepare, no budget needed, just your free will, and you are ready to go.

Our human journey is not always easy, unfortunately, just because we are the ones who make it this way.  

Let's sit now for another moment, and imagine your life closely connected with your natural environment. You will soon begin to feel connected to everything around you. Your senses will increase with the passing of every day, and you will feel that your purpose of being alive is enough. Your innate wisdom will connect with Nature's wisdom. You will feel more confident every single day, and you will be grateful for wishing nothing else. Your only wish will be to make your nature walk a habit, definitely a healthy one. You will feel that there is always a safe place for you to be where you feel nourished and refreshed. 

You will be able to see again the Essence and the Beauty of Life. You will understand the subtle messages that Nature sends your way like our ancestors did. You will feel connected with your True Self, and you will feel again alive and whole. You will be thankful for today, and that will be enough.  

Let's try and build healthy habits for us and generations to come.