An Appointment with Nature

Amara sat in quietude. The fresh evening breeze lifted her light bangs and tickled her nose. She looked out at the majestic beige-tipped mountains that host a forest of stately green trees. Ribbons of pale coral clouds floated leisurely through the turquoise skies, as the bejeweled stars began to make their subtle appearance. Amara soaked in the soft elegance of nature. Her mind had been elsewhere throughout the week. Her responsibilities weighed heavily on her shoulders. There was so much to do at work and her personal life had recently become chaotic. It was in the beautiful view that she found peace.

We all need a space where our emotional state can be pampered. When life gets difficult or uncertain, reconnect with nature. Visit the beach, walk in the park, take a hike in the mountains, or swim in a lake. Too often we pack our schedules only to forget that nature is ever present and its tranquility welcomes our admiration. You cannot be everything that you were meant to be in this world if you are not centered. Renew your sense of self by accepting nature's invitation to put things in perspective.