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Discovering Yourself in the Tranquility of Nature

6/30/2015

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"Your deepest roots are in nature. No matter who you are, where you live, or what kind of life you lead, you remain irrevocably linked with the rest of creation."
~Charles Cook
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There's a fundamental truth that's sometimes hard for us to know in the midst of the stresses and tensions of everyday life — there exists a genuine self, beyond all of our thoughts and feelings, and this self is a center of profound serenity.  When we temporarily clear out the preoccupations of the mind, calm down, and open our hearts, we will blissfully certainly encounter this inner stillness and find relaxation there.  It's the purpose of meditation to realize this.  Nonetheless, you don't need to be a dedicated meditator to unify with your inner peace and bathe in its healing vibration.  By tuning into nature, you can access your true self and savor its vital contentment — allowing you to reach your full potential as a calm and energetic being.

The idea that enjoying time in nature can make you feel better is intuitive.  People who have been suffering from stress, tension, ill health, or a trauma can spend silent, contemplative moments in gardens, woods, community parks, the mountains, or near a body of water to heal.  Nature is a source of beauty, which can give us a happiness that is inherently spiritual.  Furthermore, nature's sights and sounds are often soothing, perhaps because they remind us of a heavenly alternative to the human world.  Another reason for nature's value is that we ourselves are an innate part of it, though we often forget this.  To bond with nature is to unite with the inner core of the self, where authentic relaxation dwells.

The uplifting qualities of tranquil natural environments have been praised in literature throughout the centuries.  Become familiar with a pleasurable location near your home and make it a customary excursion destination: simply sit down for 20 minutes, letting your surroundings seep into your spirit; or go for a meditative walk alongside a river or the ocean.  Embrace the setting with all of your senses — breathe in the smells, listen to the singing birds, taste the air, touch the soft earth, and observe the limitless array of splendid colors.

Spending time in nature brings healing energy.  Nature teaches us to honor the stillness, adopt acceptance and welcome renewal. It is operating on its own, unhurried schedule, rather than under the deadlines that bring pressure into our daily lives.  Grow to be a student of nature by learning from its slow, organic pace.  Allow yourself to decelerate and absorb this free fuel for the soul.

Visualize Yourself as a Beautiful Flower

Nature's remedy to the pressures of tranquil natural environments are so potent that they can be accessed through the imagination, even if you're living in a busy city.  The tree and the flower make fine subject matter for a healing visualization.  Use a tree to invoke power, strength or exuberance in your life and a flower to invoke love, birth, unity, growth and connection.  Below is a flower visualization: you may revise it if you prefer the idea of a tree.

1.  Find a quiet place to sit comfortably.  Close your eyes and take three slow, deep breaths, and let all thoughts be released out of your mind.

2.  Imagine yourself as an exquisite flower bud, snugly closed, waiting for just the right conditions to be revealed, so that you may make your spectacular debut into the world.  Picture yourself being nurtured by the tender drizzle of light rainfall.  Feel the tantalizing pleasure surge through you, as the gentle and fortifying energy of the rainwater pours upon you in a cleansing shower, washing away anything that is unlike love.

3.  Now, envision this nurtured bud being warmed by the mild rays of the morning sun. Experience the light of the brilliant sunbeams within you, radiating — settling into the area of your heart chakra to be absorbed and transformed into Divine Love. Circulate love and light within your heart center as you visualize your flower begin to unfold, each magnificent petal presenting itself like a gift of beauty reaching out to unify with the whole. See love everywhere, in every situation, and in every person.  Revel in your radiance and splendor as you commit to eternally allowing your soul's light to flow and shine.

Loosen Up Like a Cat

Ease tension and stiffness in tight muscles by stretching like a cat.  First, stand up as straight as you can with your feet facing forward and your legs slightly apart in a comfortable position. Begin to loosely roll your neck, shoulders, arms and wrists.  Then, sit on the floor with your legs in front of you and rotate your ankles.  With your hands, lift first one knee, then the other, bringing each one close to your chest.  Wrap your arms around your knees and squeeze them in to your torso, giving yourself a hug in the process.  Don't forget to open your throat chakra with a few MEOWS and a giggle or two.  See how much freer you feel.

First seen in the November 2014 Wild Sister Magazine Issue. To view the magazine's latest issue, click here.


17 Comments
Kim Munoz link
7/24/2015 02:40:53 am

Sunshine and fresh air does wonders for me. I just got a hammock and laying out there I can close my eyes and instantly be back home on the beach. I love it!

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Michelle Mullady link
7/24/2015 11:30:13 am

Kim, I mentally went right to your hammock by the beach. That is my kind of bliss. Thank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts here.

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Sarah R link
7/24/2015 12:24:55 pm

I love the idea of making a concerted effort to appreciate our surroundings. Just reading this post made me feel more peaceful!

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Michelle Mullady link
7/31/2015 12:31:58 pm

Thank you so much for sharing your light here Sarah. I am filled with gratitude by your words, "Just reading this post made me feel more peaceful"! Many angel blessings to you.

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Colleen Pence link
7/24/2015 03:06:11 pm

I've been wanting to get into meditation but I always put it off. The health benefits are supposed to be amazing, though, so I need to just do it!

I do always feel calmed in nature. I try to get outside with my kids as much as possible. :)

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Michelle Mullady link
7/31/2015 12:35:55 pm

Colleen, meditation does have amazing health benefits that truly bless our daily lives. It really is a much simpler practice than our egos would like us to believe. It is one of the most important daily practices that I teach my Joyful Living Mentoring clients. Meditation serves us on so many levels ... mind, body, emotions and spirit.

I need to spend time in nature daily and I also love to share that time with my two boys.

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts here.

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Alison link
7/25/2015 12:29:34 pm

I read through several of your postings and all gave me great tips for living a peaceful and positive life. It's so hard to find time for myself in the busy-ness of life, but your postings made me think more about how I can find time to fit in some me time. Thanks!

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Michelle Mullady link
7/31/2015 12:39:18 pm

Alison, that is fantastic. I honor myself by adding my "me time" to my agenda. I really think when I am extra busy it is even more important that I make time to nurture myself. I am so happy that you looking to create some time for you. BRAVO!

I really appreciate you reading through several of my blogs and sharing your lovely comment with me. Love and light to you.

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Maria
7/26/2015 11:35:37 am

Love to sit under my trees in the backyard and exchange energy with the trees. It is so peaceful for me.

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Michelle Mullady link
7/26/2015 03:00:03 pm

Maria, thank you for commenting here. XOOO! I have just recently started doing that myself. I have two large oaks in my yard that really offer powerful grounding energy.

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Michelle link
7/26/2015 03:02:29 pm

Maria, thank you for commenting here. I have recently started doing that myself. I have two large beautiful oaks trees in my yard that offer so much powerful grounding energy. XOOO

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Ama Osei Bonsu link
7/28/2015 11:37:01 pm

The Wilderness it's where am at peace, the sound of rainfall . Birds sings in the morning to glorify the universe

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Michelle Mullady link
7/29/2015 01:49:46 pm

Ama, I am so connected to nature. I adore the rainfall. It brings back beautiful memories from my childhood and we just put up a new bird feeder in our yard plus a hummingbird feeder too. I love sitting outside on the patio to wait and watch them arrive to enjoy our garden.

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Mary Berry
7/29/2015 12:24:43 pm

I couldn't agree more. One of the things that I find so difficult about the summers is the inability to get out doors. It always sets me at peace. I finally started walking my pups at 9:30 or so at night. There is something so soothing about moon light and star light!😇

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Michelle Mullady link
7/29/2015 01:52:29 pm

I just love your evening ritual with your pups Mary. I enjoy walking my two girls along the trails near my home in the early morning hours. If we get out earlier enough I am certain to be blessed to cross paths with several deer. That is always delicious.

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Kelci Brock
8/19/2015 05:42:58 am

This is such a beautiful blog and a lovely reminder of the power of nature and our connection to it and through it to our Inner Being. I love the meditation using the flower, and I myself love to touch trees either mentally during meditation or in my physical form to receive strength, power, and connection. Also, the playful kitty exercise is just plain fun! It feels good to move and silly but exuberayting to let out some meows! Thanks Michelle for deepening my experience today through reading and practicing the exercises in this blog!

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Michelle Mullady link
9/29/2015 09:33:30 am

You are a radiant light in my world Kelci! Thanks for your comments. I just loved them.

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