Category: Inspiration

The Healing Power of Nature

When life promises you another unforeseen challenge

and you feel overwhelmed with unfamiliar fear,

Turn to nature in these moments,

to comfort and clear the restless air.

Whether it is a brief stride on a forest’s trail,

A long gaze at the ever-growing snow drifts,

A sniff of the freshly cut grass,

Or a soothing melody of a robin’s morning call.

Let nature assure you, whispering to your senses

That everything will be okay, and tranquility will soon overcome.

The Autumn Leaf

There is nothing more relaxing than gazing at an amber-glazed leaf drifting ever so slowly from a fading maple tree.  I don’t mean the usual manic droves of rustling leaves that recklessly whiz by as the wind whisks them in a messy swirl.  I mean the peaceful dawdling, unhurried leaf, brimming with untouched dewdrops in this breezeless, tranquil, crisp break of day.

Everything appears motionless, serene, and harmonious this morning.  This soothing moment sets the scene for a perfect autumn day, moving ever so slowly, keeping winter pushed aside for just one more day.