In a busy life full of trials and errors, smiles and tears, is it possible to slow down and look? To really look at the world around you? It’s difficult to comprehend how much you could miss cooped up in a life of schedules and deadlines. Even when your free time stops, the natural world outside doesn’t. It moves on in a steady rhythm of masterful elegance and you may be missing it. Is there a way to end this tragedy without changing everything your life is built upon? Yes. Here are just a few ways to see the world and get closer to it: 1. Go Outside Sometimes you just need to close the laptop, put down the phone, or stop cooking dinner for just a few minutes and GO OUTSIDE. Who knows what you will find. 2. Take Pictures As you may know, I love photography! It connects me with nature. Taking pictures of nature can inspire you and will bring you joy later when you look back at the photos. It also helps me get outside even on days I don’t feel like it. Photography is one of my favorite pastimes, and I’m sure you will enjoy it as well. (Good at drawing? Great! You don’t need to buy a camera.) 3. Pay Attention Sometimes the simplest, most every-day things are the most phenomenal. Next time you find yourself outside, look around. Who knows what nature will provide you with. 4. Educate Yourself I have found that the more I know about the events in nature, the more they astound me. Go online and do some reading, or go to the library and take home a field guide of your region. Flip through it. Maybe next time you’re outdoors you’ll notice something you never would before! The feeling that brings is one of a kind. 5. Find a Community Finding a community of nature lovers will remind you to look closely at nature. Sign up for a magazine or blog (hmm… maybe this blog?) or just find a friend who shares the passion. I have found this to be very helpful and inspiring. So, what now? Step outside, snap a few pictures, and most of all, look closely at the world around you. It’s waiting for you. and... Sign up to my newsletter to be notified of each new post below. (Your privacy is always respected)
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EBA
3/29/2017 05:13:19 am
These are great suggestions, thank you Caleb!
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3/29/2017 09:33:11 am
Thank you, JSM.
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