Reconnecting With Nature: Heart Centred Self-Guided Learning

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Here we are again. This module will focus on reconnecting with nature, emphasizing the concept of mindfulness in nature. We are part of nature, and through this connection, we remember who we are. Nature includes plants, trees, birds, animals, weather, sun, wind, water, and us, among other elements.

With the rise of technology, we often find ourselves increasingly disconnected from nature’s beauty, distracted by our daily struggles. While we are never fully detached from nature, it is crucial to recognize the importance of being in sync with the environment around us. I regularly take drives into natural settings filled with trees, plants, and animals to ground myself. I leave my shoes behind and often leave my phone at home. This practice is a wonderful way to release the constant demands of technology and truly engage with who we are.

For this module, dedicate at least 1 week to these nature connection activities to ensure you experience moments of peace and clarity. Here’s your first activity:

* Have a Technology-Free morning or night for 1 hour. If you have family at home, invite them to join you. Encourage each other to take a break from screens and instead enjoy meaningful conversations.

* Go outside in your yard or visit your local park. Connect with a plant or tree.

Sit beneath the tree and talk to the plants, saying “hello” or “I love you.”

Write down any thoughts or feelings that arise during this time, as these insights can be very important for your self-guided learning journey.

Do you enjoy taking photos? Do you wish you could pause and fully experience the moment more? Engaging in mindfulness in nature is a fun and exciting exercise that encourages you to slow down, breathe in the fresh air, and capture time during a wonderful experience. It only takes a small moment of awareness to realize that we can have amazing and insightful experiences when we stop for a brief moment. Whether you fully immerse yourself in making your morning drink or lock eyes with your family dog, these moments are profoundly powerful and enlightening. I encourage you to try this for yourself and incorporate nature connection activities into any part of your day. It is not hard but requires awareness. I also suggest that you take photos of moments that light you up or when you are out in nature, as a way to pause in time and appreciate the beauty around you. This can serve as a form of self-guided learning about your favorite places in nature.

For anyone interested in exploring mindfulness in nature and enhancing their understanding of the natural environment that surrounds us, I am part of an amazing project called Ley Love Down. This initiative aims to bring awareness and balance to Mother Earth's energies, often referred to as leylines. Through various nature connection activities, we encourage self-guided learning for all who wish to connect more deeply with our planet. 

Ley Love Down website: www.leylovedown.com 

Ley Love Down meditation for Connecting to Mother Earth: 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3whyGnp5trs