Enrich Your Life Through the Remarkable Power of Nature

Enrich Your Life Through the Subtle and Powerful Benefits of Engaging With Nature

Nature can remind you that you are part of something much greater than yourself. As you engage with nature, you may experience life-changing outcomes that can benefit your life forever.  I recall many walks on a bluff overlooking the ocean. The vastness of the water reflecting the brilliance of the sky fed my mind and nurtured my soul.  As I embraced this visual encounter, I felt as though the world was an enormous place where opportunities are endless!”   An assuring feeling swelled within me, leaving me confident we are all heirs to these unlimited offerings. Are we willing to do the work to claim the prize? Due to the seeds of power, self-assurance, and capability planted in my soul during those moments, I felt the responsibility to nourish these powerful gifts and allow them to make a difference in me.  I was touched, inspired, and motivated by the power of nature.

Enrich Your Life Through Stepping Out of the Busy and Sometimes Chaotic World Around Us

Stepping out of your day-to-day world and stepping into nature can center your mind. This simple act can break the bonds of the busy lifestyle so common to most.

You can slow down, breathe, and detach. You can release frustrations and regroup. Then you can return to your responsibilities renewed and energized. 

This could be the springboard for great ideas that could change the world — or you! 

Many studies have revealed the relaxing and renewing qualities of nature. Find the place in nature where you’re comfortable and where the beauty of this Earth can empower and feed you. 

Enrich Your Life Through Studying Nature

What Can We Learn From the Honey Bee?

As we stroll through nature, a honey bee buzzing around and inside of a flower will often meet our gaze. This is a common sight in nature.

Aside from creating honey and sustaining the hive, is this to intrigue us, make us curious, teach us, or is something much grander going on?

Could there be a hierarchy in the hive?

Yes! There are three kinds of bees in the hive – the workers, the drones, and one queen, and the queen is in charge. For the survival of the hive, the worker bees must be committed to many responsibilities.

Fertilized eggs are only produced by the queen, and these eggs give birth to the worker bees. The worker bees can only lay unfertilized eggs, and these give birth to the drones. 

Worker bees are some of the hardest and most enduring laborers in nature. They are responsible for removing any bees that have died as well as damaged larvae from the hive. They also feed the drones until the drones can feed themselves.

In addition, collecting pollen not only benefits the hive, but this responsibility of the worker bees also pollinates flowers and much of the food we eat. 

Added to their responsibilities, they become nurse bees and take care of the Queen. 

The honey bees are a community of interdependent workers, and their efforts create a success that not only serves the hive, but their overabundance of effort serves the human race as well. 

From the extraordinary life of a worker bee, there are lessons in accomplishment, strong work ethic, success from working interdependently in their community, and giving back.

By producing more than they need and adding to the survival of humans by providing honey, pollen, and pollination, nature provides another gift to us all. 

What Can We Possibly Learn From The Remarkable Egg Tooth?

The chick uses its “egg tooth” to break out of the eggshell and escape into life. Since this is laborious work for this tiny creature, it requires the chick to work and take breaks to get the job done. Consequently, the chick cannot do this in one continuous marathon. It has to rest to regain its strength to return to its instinctive nature.  Without nature, humans will die because nature sustains us. The cycle of life is evident in nature when animals are born, mature, provide, and rebirth.  This happens with all forms of plants, animals, insects, micro-organisms, every living thing. As humans, we replicate this same life cycle to maintain our existence. Rest assured, we are connected.

              “Adopt the pace of nature. Her secret is patience.”               – Ralph Waldo Emerson

An extra dose of patience would be well-received by most. Nature, in all her wisdom, teaches patience. The creation of a seed, germination, growth, maturity — this all takes time.  

Engaging with nature and observing the “natural process” of life makes the value of patience clear. 

Enrich Your Life Through Sensational Art Inspired by Nature

Nature inspires art and has influenced many artists’ creations.  Vincent van Gogh captured beauty and simplicity from the master — nature. He often painted outdoors to capture realism.  Click here to learn more about Vincent van Gogh and his paintings.  Nature-inspired masterpieces have been enjoyed by generations past. We enjoy these same masterpieces today, and future generations will have the same visual pleasures.

Step in, be present, and listen. Nature can ground us and bring us back to center. You can hear the magical symphony of nature as leaves rustle in the soft breeze, and the fluttering of the bees and hummingbirds add a sense of fullness.  A graceful butterfly may often even appear to be the maestro bringing this musical masterpiece into perfect harmony.  This spectacular musical performance requires no tickets, no reservations, no applaud. It’s there for the taking, however, she plays only for those who will slow down and listen, not with their ears but with their heart.

This painting is by Robert S. Duncanson – “On the St. Annes, East Canada,” 1863. 

Through observing the colors, textures, lines, light, shadows, and sounds, this artist captured a small but beautiful piece of nature on canvas.

How exhilarated he must have felt as he immortalized this scene in nature not only for himself but for generations to enjoy! 

Nature can awaken the creativity inside you. Use this time to renew, and there will be room in your mind for new thoughts and ideas to flow. This can ignite your ability to create and bless the world with your unique skills and talents.

Be good to the Earth, so she can continue to provide and be good to you. 

Wrapping Up

• In conclusion, stepping into the miracles of nature can break the bonds of the busyness that fills your life.  

• The value and reward of hard work can be observed in the natural life cycles found in nature.  

• In this world of instant gratification, patience can be a valuable gift from nature. She exposes the truth – everything isn’t instant. Some things can’t happen without the time necessary for the process that creates it.  

• She provides for your physical needs such as food, water, and sunlight, and she also provides for your emotional and mental needs by engaging in her rich world.  

• Nature has been the inspiration for many artists to create their masterpieces. As a result, this allows you to bring nature into your home. You can display these amazing and beautiful works of art on your wall feeling that phenomenal inspiration over and over again.   

• Step in, be present, be still, and listen. Bathe your mind and your soul in the magical symphony of nature.  

• Experiencing nature can ground you and bring you back to center when you are mentally or emotionally spent. This healthy break in nature may be all you need to bring balance, regroup, and move forward. 

• As your mind opens, creativity can awaken providing opportunities to make the world a better place. There are many situations in the world that could use some improvement. Regrouping and creative thinking can inspire something better.

Choose Your Own Adventure to Enrich Your Life Through Nature

What part of nature is uplifting your heart and your soul? Create your special place in the world of nature where your mind can release and your body renew.  

Some thoughts:   

• Create a small, tranquil space in your backyard where you have a clear view of your natural surroundings. Remove any clutter that can distract you from the experience.  

• Take a walk on the beach. I’ve watched many people sit on that same bluff mentioned above consumed by a sunset. Nature appears to be feeding their souls at that very moment.  

• Visiting a botanical garden can be educational and renewing. These are wonderful places to explore and be amazed by the gifts of nature.

• Hiking can reveal many wonders in nature. The artistic interest and balance achieved by nature are often enjoyed when hiking, and the physical benefits are great too!

• How about taking advantage of bike trails? This can provide a stop-and-go experience. You can get great exercise and take breaks to enjoy nature along the way. 

Be the Difference

Nature frames all our lives. Due to its abundance around us, there are more opportunities than imaginable to get out there!  

Awaken the giant inside of you — the one that’s waiting for the opportunity to make a difference in your life. Learn the importance of Your Remarkable Story. 

Then you can be the difference for your loved ones, your friends, your community, your world! The world needs you!  Enrich your life through the power of nature. 

I’d love to hear from you! In the comments below, share your ways of enjoying nature, and what benefits have you received by stepping into her world.