In this article I'd like to talk about a few things that nature can teach us.
Last week I went to my local municipal park to spend time with some friends.
It was slightly warm out, about 20 degrees, very little wind and clear blue skies.
As we sat around and talked, I couldn't help but notice everyone's mood. Children ran around happily, and most of the adults had a calm, pleasing look on their face.
You could argue that the look on their face had nothing to do with being in the heart of nature, but I believe it did.
Spending time in nature helps us detach from the everyday stresses of life like the morning commute, work politics, raising a family and worrying about our finances.
Being in nature helps us take in the natural surroundings by connecting ourselves with our primitive ways like wanting to feel the warmth of the sun, the connection with the grass and our bare feet, and desire to breathe clean oxygenated air from the trees.
Spending time in nature, even for just 15 minutes, helps us to destress and view life from a new perspective.
This was my take away from the weekend. Enlightening, and always refreshing.
What new things have you learned while spending time in nature's playground?