Nature

Nature has the incredible ability to automatically balance the self.

All a person has to do to experience this phenomenon is to place herself or himself in a natural setting. The wilderness, a quiet park, or even a backyard can all impart a sense of tranquility and balance which is in turn conveyed to the self. After spending a period of time in the quiet and perfection of nature, we frequently experience a feeling of renewal and peace.

We often take for granted the simplicity and profundity of nature.

From the quiet of a mountain lake to the fury of a tornado, nature always knows what is needed to maintain its own balance. And balance is not just a physical ocurrance; it is the culmination of the interactions of physical, psychological and spiritual dimensions. When we consider not only our personal needs, but the needs of nature, we enter into a new relationship with this beautiful and mysterious part of the world that has much to contribute to our personal health. Our busy lives, the hustle and bustle of the marketplace, our duties to work and family, can all interfere with our regular need for the peace and balance found in nature. We have become cut off from the most simple and easily available way to recharge.

It is necessary to become aware of the need for nature’s balance

and how we, either selfishly or unwittingly, cause harm to it. This results in a degraded environment not able to sustain life and certainly not able to convey balance. When nature is harmed, we lose an important resource in the balance of everyday life.

Do a personal inventory regarding your relationship with nature.

Ask how you can use it for personal balance as well as how you can contribute positively to it and assist the balance of the world.