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It’s coming up to the change of the seasons again, and Fall Equinox almost upon us. I love this time of year, with the leaves changing colours from summer green to Autumn yellows, oranges, and reds. The bugs disappear as the temperature changes from the sweltering heat of summer to Fall chill in the air. When the seasons change, it’s a good time to reflect on our lives. Are we where we want to be? Did we reach our goals previously set? Are there things we can let go of around the same time that the leaves fall off the trees? One thing is certain, and that’s that many of us are harbouring resentments towards others, the world, and ourselves. These are challenging times no doubt, and that makes letting go of resentment even more important.
\nThe more we hold onto anger and resentful feelings, the more stress and negative health impacts we create for ourselves. We tend to be more reactive, and project our inner struggles onto others by taking things out on them.
\nLuckily there is so much to learn when we spend time out in nature. The waterfall lets go, spilling over the cliffs. Later, it may change form and turn to ice. The leaves change colour, dry up, and fall to the ground rather than clinging onto the tree for dear life when they know it’s time to change. Letting go of resentment doesn’t mean we jump off a cliff like the waterfall, or fall and decay like the leaves on a tree. It’s simply a recognition that things need to change, and an acceptance of moving with the flow of life, rather than against it.
\nWhat Is Resentment?
\nResentment is really a feeling of bitterness that we often hold onto when we feel like someone has done something to us that we didn’t like. Perhaps it’s something they didn’t do that we expected them to do. It’s a feeling that we’ve been treated unfairly. Maybe we have been ignored, abandoned, or rejected for no good reason.
\nDuring these times of Covid-19, this may be running rampant in your life. There is discord and disagreements between family members over what’s the right thing to do. The political scene and world have gone haywire. There are protests in the streets, and in front of hospitals. So many reasons to feel angry and resentful! We need activists to stand up for rights and beliefs, and to speak up for what we believe in. But it can get out of hand, violent, and unhealthy. When it turns into violence, hatred, and results in unnecessary deaths, that is when things have gone too far. That’s when it’s time to reign in our attitudes and find inner peace before lashing out on others.
\nReigning In Your Anger and Letting Go of Resentment
\nI read a beautiful article last night by Thich Nhat Hanh on the five ways of putting an end to anger. Basically it explains that to ease your anger, you must focus on the kind parts of others, not the negative. Through meditation you can achieve this wisdom.
\nSteps To Relieving Anger and Resentment
\n“When someone’s bodily actions are not kind but his words are kind, we should not pay attention to his unkind bodily actions, but only be attentive to his kind words”.
\n“It is the same, my friends, with someone whose words are not kind but whose bodily actions are kind. Do not pay attention to that person’s words. Only be attentive to his bodily actions”.
\n“My friends, when you see someone whose bodily actions and words are not kind, but where there is still a little kindness in her heart, do not pay attention to her actions and words, but to the little kindness that is in her heart”.
\n“When you see someone whose words and bodily actions are not kind, and in whose heart there is nothing that can be called kindness, give rise to this thought: ‘Someone whose words and bodily actions are not kind and in whose heart is nothing that can be called kindness, is someone who is undergoing great suffering. Unless he meets a good spiritual friend, there will be no chance for him to transform and go to realms of happiness.’ Thinking like this, you will be able to open your heart with love and compassion toward that person. You will be able to put an end to your anger and help that person”.
\n“When you see someone whose bodily actions are kind, whose words are kind, and whose mind is also kind, give your attention to all his kindness of body, speech, and mind, and do not allow anger or jealousy to overwhelm you. If you do not know how to live happily with someone who is as fresh as that, you cannot be called someone who has wisdom”.
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\nFocusing on the Good
\nWhat I like about this is the focus on what’s good in others. It can make a huge difference in your own happiness levels if you practice loving kindness. Realizing that at some level, the ones you are angry towards are undergoing some deeper suffering, you have the wisdom to practice compassion and make both your lives easier.
\nHow Nature Can Help With Letting Go of Resentment
\nNature’s Spaciousness
\nWithout nature, I don’t know where I’d be today. It stabilizes, supports, calms, and comforts me. Its spaciousness allows me to take long, deep breaths with every tree’s exhale. If I’m wound up inside over something that has affected me during the week, the hills and mountains I climb allow me to unwind that resentment in a healthy way. It’s important to remember not to suppress your feelings. The idea is not to push anger down and away, but to feel through it so that you can move past it. “The way out is through”.
\nBeing Alone in Nature
\nI find nature is especially effective when you go out alone and spend time in a forest, or by a river, lake, or ocean. This allows you to connect with nature and with how you are really feeling. When you spend time socializing with others in nature that, too, can have great health benefits. But you get caught up in conversations to the point that you don’t even notice the beauty around you. You are temporarily shutting off your thoughts to engage in conversation. Nature allows you to feel and release those repetitive thoughts, instead of arguing with someone in your own mind over and over again.
\nHarmony With Nature
\nNature allows us to feel in harmony with all life. When we witness the changing of the seasons, or the wildlife on the trails, we become One with them, and realize we are a part of the bigger picture. The waterfalls and rivers wash away all that stuck debris in our minds until we can see clearly, feel deeply, and heal our past hurts, anger, and resentment.
\nKneel Down and Give Your Pain To the Earth
\nOne practice I’ve learned in kundalini yoga is to give our pain to the earth. Literally kneeling down on Mother Earth, and with our hands touching the earth, visualize giving your grief, anger, and resentment to her. She will take care of them for us, and this can give us new strength. Just like Mother Earth, we will carry on no matter the season.
\nNature’s Abundant Source of Healing
\nIn my solo hikes, I’ve really noticed and felt the healing presence and warmth of the trees, the wildlife, and the unseen spirits all around. I never feel alone in nature, knowing that so much life and abundance surrounds me always. The forest absorbs my pain. You feel it, you give it to the earth, and suddenly your inner dialogue quiets and you become still. I can only be grateful for the healing powers of nature.
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\nCreate Some Art or Write in a Journal in Nature
\nI’m not much of an artist, but I’ve found it a useful exercise to create some artwork whenever I’m going through some intense emotions of whatever kind. It can bring some clarity to how you feel deep down, and it can light a magical spark of new creativity in your life. You might find new ways of approaching situations or doing things. It’s inexpensive to get some pencil crayons, pastels, and paper and start drawing and colouring what you feel.
\nEven the simple process of colouring has been shown to provide great stress relief for many. It’s a great way for letting go of resentments. You can start by Clicking Here To Download my Mindful Nature Nut Affirmations Colouring Pages! This can help you with maintaining a positive mindset as you go through life’s challenges.
\nWriting in a journal out in nature is also very stress relieving and can help with letting go of resentment. When you do this, especially while sitting under your favourite tree, or next to a rushing creek in the woods, you have a safe place to write what you feel. No one will judge or criticize you, and you won’t be projecting your pain onto someone else.
\nRecognize Your Triggers and Ghosts
\nExamples of Triggers From the Past
\nOftentimes we are triggered by certain people, what or how they say something, and how that makes you feel. Common triggers may be feeling ignored, abandoned, or rejected. So whenever someone doesn’t respond to you, steps out of your life for no apparent reason, or turns down your invitations, you may feel “triggered”. You may take on the victim mentality, or feel that someone has hurt your feelings when really they were just over-busy that day!
\nWhen we recognize the triggers, we are bringing to the surface something from our pasts that needs to surface so that we can properly integrate those feelings and heal our anger and resentment. Being out in nature is a great way to allow this resurfacing of past wounds. You can feel through them and let them go before projecting them onto others.
\nBeing Present In Nature With Our Triggers
\nNature allows us to be present first with the beauty that surrounds us – The rushing creek, the softness of the moss on the forest floor, the sound of the wind blowing through the trees, the brisk chill in the air. Once we are connected to nature, we can turn our focus inward and be present with our triggers and ghosts. We are not trying to get rid of these, just noticing where they live in our physical bodies. Are you clenching your teeth? Maybe a trigger brings up chest tightness, a belly ache, or a pain in the neck.
\nThe Vastness of Nature Supports Us
\nNext, allow nature’s vastness and healing energies to support you. Notice how breathing in that scent of the pine needles brings ease and lightness to your tight chest. Perhaps gather up some pine needles or pine cones and visualize giving your troubles to the earth. She has the capacity to absorb all your pain.
\nIf your anger and resentment is particularly strong, perhaps do a more rigorous workout in nature to release this negative energy. Sometimes even a primal scream in a mountainous valley that echoes will help with letting go of resentment.
\nUnderstanding the Reason For Triggers & Ghosts
\nOnce you’ve let go, ask yourself why you are angry and resentful. What is the feeling underneath the anger? Fear of losing someone or not feeling loved or heard? Ask your natural surroundings for assistance, and answers will usually surface in the quiet spaciousness of the wild.
\nLetting Go of Resentments Is Easier In Nature
\nThis will give you some ideas on how letting go of resentment can happen more quickly and effectively by spending time in nature. Remember that if you don’t have easy access to nature’s wonders, you can explore your own neighbourhood or backyard garden and get the same benefits. If you can’t go outside at all, bring plants indoors, spend time looking at nature through windows, and use your imagination to create a sensation of being in nature. Run your hands under a tap and pretend it’s a river. This will help you let go by moving through your emotions.
\nLee Spirit is an avid outdoors adventurer with a love for nature, photography, health & fitness, wellness, and spirituality. She helps those who suffer from anxiety & negative thinking to become healthier in mind-body-spirit. Her own personal journey has led her to the study and practice of mindfulness, health, wellness, yoga, spirituality, sound healing, meditation, and personal development for over 20 years. Get mindfulness, meditation, and personal development tips in her Free Natural Mind Healing Report.
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These days, I know it’s hard to have patience for Covid to go away, and life to return to some semblance of “normal”. It’s also challenging to have patience, faith, and trust that the Universe knows exactly what it’s doing, and that all things we wish for will come “in Divine timing”. We may have a hard time grasping that “we signed up to be here for this,” and that “we’re here now, in this, for a good reason”. It feels like we’re always waiting for things to get better. Waiting, waiting, waiting…Our lack of patience, faith, and trust shows up in so many ways in our lives, from simple annoyances, to work issues, to relationships. So let’s look at how to build patience, have faith in the process, and trust that everything will work out in the end.
\nLessons in Patience That Come From Nature
\nThe reason I chose this photo at Headwall Creek for this post is because on this day, there was a white-out snowfall happening for almost the entire snowshoe. It’s not my favourite weather to get caught in while adventuring in the outdoors. The thing that makes this great is that when you spend time in nature, you get to witness the weather patterns, and see for yourself that the snowstorm will pass, if you’re patient and wait for it…In this moment, the sun came out briefly, and almost momentarily, the sky was a beautiful blue.
\nThese are lessons from nature that we can apply to our own lives – The storms will pass, and the sun will shine again, giving us hope. If we have faith that “This too shall pass”, it will. Trust that there is light at the end of the tunnel, and there will be light! Since we are made up of all the same elements in nature, we can trust that it is a reflection of ourselves and the cycle of life.
\nHow To Build Patience
\nI know, it’s easier said than done! This topic came up for me over the holidays. I was trying to be patient for something, trying to have faith, and trying to trust that it would happen at just the right moment. When I didn’t receive that instant gratification, I watched myself growing impatient, feeling bad, insecure, and so on. All of my wounds resurfacing once again! It’s crazy what our thoughts do to us! Then I remembered how things have worked out for me in the past, just the way I wanted them to. All we need is just a little patience, faith, and trust, and good things do come. How to build patience:
\n4 Main Steps to Patience:
\nPractice Becoming More Present: Developing your “presence” muscle means getting unstuck from your past, and letting go of future worries. Come into the “Now”, and experience the pleasure of what is, in this moment. Releasing our past and future takes a load off, and allows us to breathe deeply into what is happening, and how we are feeling now. When we know this, patience comes more easily.
\nAccept What Is: When we’re in the present moment, we notice what’s happening in our minds, bodies, and spirit. We become the observer of our thoughts. The next step is then to accept what is. Some things may not be so good in our lives, but if we accept it without trying to fight it, we live with more ease and have more patience.
\nTrain Yourself To Live With Discomfort: One of the best ways we can build patience is to accept the difficulties in life as a learning and growth opportunity rather than a major struggle. Through a regular practice of yoga and meditation, we can find the gifts in pressing through our challenges. Then we become comfortable even when our lives have us twisted up like a pretzel in discomfort. Having patience is so much easier when we can push through our discomfort. In yoga we often hold poses at the edge of our discomfort for time. This helps build the patience muscle.
\nStep Away From the Instant Gratification of Social Media: Often when we post something on social media, we get used to that instant love, like, or laugh. It can be addictive if we’re not careful, and it can contribute to our lack of patience when it doesn’t come. How about practising patience by taking a time-out from social media, so you can be more present in your reality, without waiting for gratification. You’ll be surprised how much better you will feel, and you’ll notice more positive energy flowing to you in other, healthier ways.
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\nAll We Need Is a Little Faith
\nWhen things don’t go our way, it’s so easy to fall into the trap of thinking it will never get better. How do we develop our faith that things will work out for us?
\nRemember that just because you can’t see something doesn’t mean it isn’t there! Faith is trusting the Universe, God, or whatever spiritual force you may believe in, is working in your favour. It’s a confidence that good things will come. You will receive what you have asked for.
\nLove is a great example of this. It’s something you cannot see, but it is always there. When you create space, and trust the love is there, it will show up for you in many different ways, starting with yourself. If you give love away, and stay open to receive it, it will come.
\nFaith Is…
\nHere are a few quotes I like from an unknown author on what faith is:
\n“Reliance on the certainty that [the universe] has a pattern for my life when everything else seems meaningless.”
\n“Remembering I am [a] priceless treasure when I feel utterly useless.”
\n“Keeping on when I’m dog tired, discouraged, disillusioned, deserted, dusty, and dry”, knowing the universe’s strength will carry me.
\n“Realizing that I am useful, not in spite of my scars, but because of them”.
\n“Confidence that [the universe] is acting for my highest good when [it] answers “No” to my prayers”.
\n“Accepting the truth that, in spite of the wreckage and grief I’ve caused, [my] slate is wiped clean”.
\n“Recognizing that [the universe] is the Lord of time when my idea of timing doesn’t agree with it.
\n“Remembering that, though my way is as dark as night to me, [the universe] can see and is guiding me unerringly.”
\n“Doing the right thing regardless of the consequences knowing [the universe] will turn the ultimate result into good.”
\nBuilding Faith
\nYoga and Meditation Practice
\nAgain, a regular, consistent practice of yoga and mediation can clear the vessel that is our mind-body-spirit. This will allow more intuition and love to arise. The combination of love in our hearts and intuition from in our third eye creates more wisdom and faith.
\nAsk For Help
\nWe can build our faith that things will work out for us by asking our angels, ancestors, spirits, guides, and guardians for help. It can be a mental vibration, or out loud, but sometimes saying it out loud helps your prayers be heard! Ask, and you shall receive. Practice your patience and faith that your prayers are heard, and wait for the magic to happen! Know that you will be guided through difficult times.
\nShare Your Love
\nFaith becomes easier when we are generous with our love. The more you give away, the more you receive. Help others, offer up a smile, or make someone laugh. Be the lighthouse for others when they are struggling and know that this makes you stronger.
\nSurround Yourself With Those Who Uplift You
\nYou are also stronger when you surround yourself with people who uplift your spirits, and who exhibit the qualities you like to see. Find your soul tribe, and a crowd of loving, caring supportive people who light you up rather than tearing you down. This will help your love and faith grow strong.
\nTrusting the Process
\nIt’s hard to feel like things are going to work out for you when the world seems a mess. The politics, the education, the health care, and the economy all seem to be falling apart. It’s time for a transformation on the planet, so we have to trust that we are here for a purpose. Our job is to be the lighthouse for others, and raise the consciousness and vibration to something more positive and sustainable going forward.
\nIn order to have more trust in the process of life, even when things are shattered and broken, there are a few things we can do…
\n3 Main Steps to Trust:
\n1. Stop thinking about the worst possible outcome for everything. I’m certainly guilty of that one! But really, what good can come when you’re focused on the negatives? You are what you focus on! So be light, trust that the Universe has your back, and good things will come when you’re in a higher vibrational, positive frequency. Look for the best possible scenarios rather than the worst, and manifest all good things.
\n2. Release and let go. You can’t control everything, so focus only on what you can control. Letting go will free up so much of your precious life energy, and when you do that, you create new space for other things to enter and flow into your life. It’s like that game where you let yourself fall backwards into other people’s arms. You trust that they are going to hold you up and save you. That’s like the Universe. When we release the tightly held grip on our circumstances, we allow the Universe to hold us up and guide us on.
\n3. Prepare for the unexpected, and get used to the idea that there will always be difficulties. If we meet these challenges with a clear and open mind, we start to see their gifts. Something unexpected may really be a blessing in disguise. If we trust that the storms of life are only temporary and that they’re there to teach us something, we will develop our ability to trust more easily.
\nKnowing How To Build Patience, Faith, and Trust
\nIt’s very helpful to know how to build patience, faith, and trust in your daily life. Waiting around for days, months, and sometimes years for things to happen only gets you stuck in a rut, and feeling depressed. You can take control of your emotions, your actions, and your life! By engaging in a regular, consistent practice of yoga, meditation, walks in nature, or whatever makes you feel at peace, you can build your patience, faith, and trust! Know that you are being “taken care of”. Believe that your angels are always with you, and trust that they’ve always got your back, because they do!
\nHope vs. Trust
\nI read something today – I don’t remember the source – that said we need to replace “hope” with “trust”, and I so agree! I often say, “I hope you are well”, or “I hope your family is healthy and safe”. Hoping for something is like suggesting they don’t already have it. It also suggests a fear that something isn’t right or isn’t there! Rather than hoping that things will get better, trust that they will get better! Trust that things are well, that the family is healthy and safe, and that your angels are there for you! You’ll find patience, faith, and trust leads to greater manifestation of all good things. It’s time to end your hopeless hoping and believe in magical possibilities!
\nLee Spirit is an avid outdoors adventurer with a love for nature, photography, health & fitness, wellness, and spirituality. She helps those who suffer from anxiety & negative thinking to become healthier in mind-body-spirit. Her own personal journey has led her to the study and practice of mindfulness, health, wellness, yoga, spirituality, sound healing, meditation, and personal development for over 20 years. Get mindfulness, meditation, and personal development tips in her Free Natural Mind Healing Report.
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I’ve been noticing on all my outings lately the lovely green colour of the waters, melting from icy winter into the freshness of Spring. The greens are reminding me of the colour associated with the heart chakra. What a great reminder to keep our hearts open as we blossom into new beginnings, and the creative energy of the new season. When our heart chakra is closed or blocked, we often tend to fall into habits and tendencies that don’t serve us well. Attachment and addiction may become prevalent if we don’t realize we’re shut off, or stuck, and why. Allow me to shed some light on what is behind this so you can release these and live more fully.
\nWhat Is Attachment and Addiction?
\nWhen you read those words “attachment and addiction”, the first things that may come to mind are child abuse, and drugs and alcohol. While this may be true, there are many reasons we may become attached or addicted to something or someone. Jean Kilbourne describes it as being derived from “a hope that something ‘out there’ can instantly fill up the emptiness inside”.
\nWhat Does Attachment and Addiction Feel Like?
\nBasically, attachment and addiction are the outcomes of never really feeling satisfied, or feeling like something is always missing. The attachment to a person may play out like always grasping for someone’s attention because if they give it to you, you feel loved. An addiction may play out like binge eating unhealthy snacks because it fills the time and makes you feel less bored, or alone. It may appear like a neediness – Always needing someone or something else to feel okay. It’s like trying to get somewhere, but something’s holding you back, so you never get there.
\nHabits, Tendencies, and Getting Our Fix
\nThe attachment and addiction that results from these unmet needs are really just habits and tendencies that we develop over time that temporarily satisfy our deeper needs and desires. You may be a sex addict because it temporarily makes you feel loved, so you keep doing it to get that satisfaction. Then you find that sex isn’t love, but you’ll take it as a temporary fix. When you don’t get your fix, you turn into an addict, or an attached addict. You need something or someone in order to feel better.
\nNoticing Attachment and Addiction
\nSometimes we go through life, developing habits and tendencies that don’t serve us, but we are completely unaware of them. This is because we are not present enough to notice the unhealthy thing we are doing to ourselves. Alternately, we may also be aware of our attachments and addictions, but not know how to let go of them.
\nIt’s so important to develop enough conscious awareness of the present moment that we can see our attachments and addictions clearly. This is the first step in being able to release them. When we are present we live from the open heart, and this allows us to see. When we are attached and addicted, we live with a closed heart, and an inability to see. What we need to see is that we are looking outside of ourselves for something to make us feel better. Know that everything we need is already within us.
\nWhat To Do After Noticing Your Behaviour
\nIf you notice when you’re about to engage in some compulsive behaviour, take a moment of space by stepping away from the habit. Take a deep breath or three, or maybe even take a full day of reflection on what is behind your need. When you pause long enough, addictions will fall away.
\nYou can also do something else that feels even better than your addiction to replace it with something healthier. For instance, maybe you spend some time learning to cook a new, healthy meal. Maybe calling a friend and having a good giggle will feel better than engaging in bad habits. For me, reading a great book filled with spiritual wisdom makes me feel more present and whole. I’m learning something new and healthy that I can use in my daily life rather than succumbing to mindless social media scrolls.
\nDoing Something Healthier, and Being Healthier
\nOther than doing things to replace your attachments and addictions, it’s important to be the person you really are. It’s natural for us all to have desires, but if we develop our awareness around when those desires for love, self-esteem, money, sex, and so on turn into attachment and addiction, we can pause, notice, and learn that our addictions are not our true selves.
\nRather, we allow ourselves to come home to our hearts. Heart is home. We don’t need shopping, junk food, or Facebook likes to feel whole. These are all just temporary fixes that aren’t going to do the trick. What does the trick is loving ourselves more by being the love that we are. We do that by being “here now, in this” (Michael Brown), rather than seeking for something outside of ourselves. The addiction blocks us from the light of our own souls.
\nAttachment and addiction doesn’t make us feel better in the end. Not only are we obsessed, attached, and addicted, but we beat ourselves up after indulging in our guilty pleasures, like downing that whole tub of ice cream. Then we feel nothing but self-animosity and self-loathing. But just stopping for a moment and finding the light of our souls will help us stay content within ourselves, rather than clinging too tightly to something on the outside.
\nInner Light of Your Soul: How To Exude Radiance
\nAsk Yourself…and Speak To Yourself Kindly
\nIf we can just stop and take a moment to breathe, and be, in the present moment, then we are not longing for something. In that moment of stillness, ask yourself what is behind this addictive, attached behaviour? This may be just enough to stop the habit, or it may not be. But each time we stop, we reprogram our minds, until finally the habit does fall away.
\nYou can go further by scanning your body as to what is happening in the physical body when I reach for this craving? Is your heart thumping with anticipation? If so, what if you just calm the thumping with your own love. Place your hand over your heart and feel the warmth of your own love until the thumping subsides. Realize you don’t need this attachment and addiction, because you already have everything you need. Speak to yourself as you would to a child in need of love. Give yourself kindness, patience, understanding. Don’t judge, criticize, or blame yourself.
\nHow It Feels To Let Go of Attachment and Addiction
\nLetting go can be really tough, but once you learn to take this pause, and be in the present moment, surrendering to what is becomes easier and easier. You start to become more spontaneous rather than planning everything out to get the attention or approval you seek. Going with the flow becomes more desirable than clinging. There is a new grace, and ease, and flow to your life and relationships.
\nGetting unstuck from our attachments and addictions is so important for allowing us to live in the truth of our being and be who we really are. It allows us to live from the heart, and the light of our soul. You will find much relief in releasing these tendencies that hold you back.
\nLee Spirit is an avid outdoors adventurer with a love for nature, photography, health & fitness, wellness, and spirituality. She helps those who suffer from anxiety & negative thinking to become healthier in mind-body-spirit. Her own personal journey has led her to the study and practice of mindfulness, health, wellness, yoga, spirituality, sound healing, meditation, and personal development for over 20 years. Get mindfulness, meditation, and personal development tips in her Free Natural Mind Healing Report.
", "author": { "name": "Lee Spirit" }, "tags": [ ], "date_published": "2026-09-12T12:12:04-06:00", "date_modified": "2026-09-12T12:12:04-06:00" }, { "id": "https://www.mindfulnaturenut.com/stop-negative-self-talk-and-mind-clutter-in-nature-2.html", "url": "https://www.mindfulnaturenut.com/stop-negative-self-talk-and-mind-clutter-in-nature-2.html", "title": "Stop Negative Self Talk and Mind Clutter in Nature", "summary": "Good day! I’m going to try a slightly different approach to my blog content. I’ll give you a brief trail description of where I’m at in my photos in case you ever want to travel and adventure there yourself! I will still be focusing on…", "content_html": "![\"\"](\"https://www.mindfulnaturenut.com/media/posts/119/IMG_5788.jpg\")
Good day! I’m going to try a slightly different approach to my blog content. I’ll give you a brief trail description of where I’m at in my photos in case you ever want to travel and adventure there yourself! I will still be focusing on a topic on mindfulness and meditation in nature, and/or personal development. This post is about how to stop negative self-talk and mind clutter.
\nIf there’s a personal development topic you are interested in, please use the Search box on the right to type in a search term to find a blog post of interest. Or if there’s a hike/snowshoe/ski/kayak that you’d like to do, you can also enter that into the search box to take you to that location in my posts.
\nThis is not meant to be a hiking guide, just a general description of the trail, along with some mindfulness in nature to keep your mind, body, and spirit healthy! As I always say, the best place to do that is out in nature!
\nWith that, let’s get started on today’s location, which is Kananaskis Fire Lookout, in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada.
\nKananaskis Fire Lookout
\nThis is a trail I frequent in the winter months, rather than the summer months, just for the amazing beauty of the snow covered trees and hills, and the amazing peace you will find up there! Very picturesque!
\nDistance: 12.1 km out and back, hiking or x-country skiing.
\nElevation Gain: 513 m
\nStarting Point: Boulton Creek Campground Public Parking; Start the ski/hike at Whiskey Jack trailhead, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.
\nHike or Ski Only
\nIt’s debatable whether this is only a ski trail in winter. It can be hiked in summer but I have never gone there in summer as I prefer the winter views! Most people will ski to the lookout. I typically do it on snowshoes, but got some evil looks and a talking-to by someone who said it’s a ski-only trail. In the mountains, people are quite particular that you don’t snowshoe on ski trails and vice versa.
\nAs a cross-country skier, I understand that you don’t want the ski trails ruined by snowshoes or footprints, as you can easily wipe out on skis in the holes the footprints create! Been there, done that! I tried my best to snowshoe on the side of the trails so as not to interfere with the skiers, but still got the evil eye! 🙂 So take warning!
\nMindful Nature Moment: Stop Negative Self Talk and Mind Clutter
\nTake Me Now To Breaking the Habit of Negative Self Talk!
\nBecoming Aware and Present
\nEvery time I head out into nature, I heal my soul. It’s a place where I can stop negative self talk by becoming aware of what’s in front of me. The scent of the Evergreen trees of the forest, the soft earth beneath my feet, or the warm sun on my skin. Maybe it’s the fresh breeze on my rosy cheeks, the health and fitness of my body, my sore legs, or my tired feet. I hear the birds chirping, admire the sunlight through the trees, and listen to the sound of a rushing creek. There are so many beautiful things to observe. When we stop and do that, we stop negative self talk and mind clutter. What a beautiful place to do that in nature!
\nNotice Your Negative Self Talk and What’s Cluttering Your Mind
\nOn this adventure, I had been feeling a little rough around the edges, being a little too focused on negative thoughts swirling in my head over something someone sent me that disturbed me. The message, or shall I say, my reaction to the message, brought me down rather than lifting me up. I felt angry about it, and then talked negatively to myself as though I believed this person was tearing me down, and pointing out what my problem is. Was the person really tearing me down, though, or trying to bring to light something they felt I wasn’t seeing in myself? Were they just trying to help?
\nReturn To Presence Through Gratitude in Nature
\nI spiked through the deep snow, pondering this, and quickly became more present. I enjoyed the snow glistening in the sunshine, and the Whiskey Jack birds that always hang out at the junction sign. Those birds always make me smile, especially on a chilly winter’s day in the mountains. So grateful for the incredible beauty out there, and the birds reminding me to be happy and grateful.
\nIt’s an uphill climb all the way, but the reward at the top is so worth it. There are not many views until you get to the top, so you have to love being in the healing vibe of the forest, like I do! The uphill climb is like a symbol of our challenging negative self talk and mind clutter. Reaching the top, we overcome those challenges as we break into the glorious views at the sunny summit! Suddenly our troubles don’t seem so bad, and we return to our precious state of consciousness. We feel grateful, fulfilled, renewed, and energized. Immersing yourself in nature is a great way to let go of that negative self talk and mind clutter!
\nStop Negative Self Talk and Mind Clutter With Sankalpas
\nWhat is a Sankalpa you ask? I’ve been taking a meditation class lately that’s based on the “Sankalpa”, the Sanskrit word for “intentions”, and it’s quite powerful. Each week, we feel into what our Sankalpa might be in the moments we are meditating. We feel that Sankalpa through all of our chakras, or energy centres. For example, we feel it in the heart, in the root, the solar plexus, and the third eye. How does it feel in each of those areas?
\nI like this better than the New Years Resolutions that are more goals you want to reach. For instance, “I’m going to workout at the gym every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday”. Then that quickly drops off after a few weeks at it. The Sankalpa is a gentler, more direct way of removing blockages and reframing our intentions in a positive way.
\nWhile trying the whole month of January to make a big decision, I’ve had a few related Sankalpas. My latest is, “I respect myself for standing in my own integrity”. I had been feeling down about the whole situation, and replaced that negative self talk with this statement, and felt it through my entire being. What a relief to let go of the thoughts that don’t serve around that!
\nNotice the Negative Self Talk, Breathe, and Let Go
\nIt may be easier said than done to just notice a negative thought pattern, and to just let it go. How do you just let something go that’s really eating you up? But the more aware you become of those thoughts circling around your cluttered mind, the more easily you can let them go.
\nJust say, “Oh! I recognize that negative thought! Now let it go!” Catch it while it’s happening, and say to yourself, “Let it go! Let it go!” Take a deep breath, and realize that dwelling on these self-defeating thoughts is only hurting you. Breathe out, letting it go. At this point, you return to a relaxed spaciousness that actually feels good! It has been working for me this past week, and I can feel all the cells in my body rejoicing!
\nStop Negative Self Talk By Feeling Your Thoughts In Your Body
\nThat brings me to another important point. Your body knows how different thoughts, decisions, and actions feel for you. It’s different for everyone, so try not to compare yourself to others. While making my decision, I felt in my body during meditation and throughout my days in January how one decision feels. One decision gave me a serious tension headache, gut ache, and near panic attack! The other decision brought my body back to a state of equilibrium, balance, and as I said, my cells were happily rejoicing! They were telling me “Yes! Walk this way!” It’s always important to listen to what your body is telling you. This is your intuition. Your inner knowing is so vital to your mind, body, and spirit health!
\nIt’s common to doubt your body and push towards decisions that never felt right in your body because you really thought it was the right thing to push towards. But how often have you done that, only to realize later that you should have gone with your gut feeling? Listening to and feeling the sensations in your body is the way you can move towards what you do want and walk away from what you don’t want.
\nFinal Blessings For You To Stop Negative Self Talk and Mind Clutter
\nMay you go through your days with these thoughts, words, and deeds to help you stop negative self talk and mind clutter! I know I’ve benefited from clearing my mind through a consistent practice of yoga, meditation, and time spent in beautiful nature. I hope you will also find your peace there, and maybe even venture out to Kananaskis Fire Lookout! Many blessings to you, and much peace!
\nLee Spirit is an avid outdoors adventurer with a love for nature, photography, health & fitness, wellness, and spirituality. She helps those who suffer from anxiety & negative thinking to become healthier in mind-body-spirit. Her own personal journey has led her to the study and practice of mindfulness, health, wellness, yoga, spirituality, sound healing, meditation, and personal development for over 20 years. Get mindfulness, meditation, and personal development tips in her Free Natural Mind Healing Report.
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Summer Solstice is once again approaching, and usually it’s a time of year that I love to celebrate in the sunshine. This year is different though, as I’m nursing an injury that has me sidelined for the entire summer, before summer is even officially here! This photo of a moody sky is basically how I feel going into the Solstice. Usually I am bursting with energy and aliveness at the thought of kayaking, hiking, and other fun adventures. How do you cope when summer is here, and you can’t participate in it? How do you cope when your days, life, mind, body, or spirit don’t feel so sunny?
\nUnexpected accidents like this can really put a damper on your mood. You may even fall into a depressive state, and it could be for any number of reasons. If you are house-bound and unable to participate fully in life, the Summer Solstice may not seem like a time of celebration for you. There are ways to find the joy and beauty in even the smallest, simplest things though! Have faith and hope, because I’m going to show you how to find joy when you may be feeling grief – whatever kind of grief you may be experiencing.
\nWhat To Expect on the Summer Solstice
\nMany mark June 21st as the official start of Summer. It’s the longest day and shortest night, and while many people are excited about the possibilities that the warmer months hold, the days also get shorter from this point onwards.
\nFor this reason, it’s important to practice present-moment awareness on the Summer Solstice and rest as much as possible before we go crazy with our Summer fun! In my case, and perhaps yours if you’re stuck too, I will rest in healing, and learn the lessons that come from it. What better place to do this than out in nature, where Mother Nature is calling us to receive her healing benefits in this peak moment of light.
\nSummer Solstice Presence in Nature
\nHow to be present in nature you ask? I am house-bound for while, but I can at least go out on the patio and enjoy the lovely birds singing me their healing song. If you have a yard, or even just a patch of grass to go sit outside, then please do so on the Summer Solstice! Not only will you get a healing breath of fresh air, but you will notice things by sitting and opening your senses to what’s around you.
\nThings You Can Sense in Nature
\nMaybe you see different shapes in the clouds in the sky, or a Peregrine Falcon swooping overhead. It could be that you live in a bird jungle like I do, and you notice different bird calls, and figure out what kind of birds are singing to you. You feel the breeze on your skin, the scent of Cherry trees or Lilacs, or touch the bark on a tree outside your home. It is here that you don’t have to do anything, just BE…And speaking of bees, they are fun to watch too! Remember to send your blessings to the bees if you see any on the Summer Solstice as they flit around your garden or potted flowers!
\nWhen we are in tune with our senses, we are being fully present. We often lose that presence when we’re caught up in the hustle and bustle of the working world, or even while socializing with others, or parenting. When you really look at a flower blooming, the wonders of life are revealed to you. In these simple moments, we experience the little joys that really are big joys if we are grateful for these gifts. Even noticing the spiders, the bugs, or the length of the blades of Summer grass can bring pleasure to your senses on Summer Solstice day!
\nMaking a Commitment To Be Present
\nI started exercising regularly back in my 30’s, and I found that without consistent effort, a good level of fitness was never going to happen. As with anything, it takes practice, and doing things over and over until they become habitual. Then you really feel like fitness is your way of life and you make it a part of your daily routine.
\nThe same goes for being present. You can’t just practice presence once or twice, you have to make a commitment to making time for it on a regular basis. What better time to start than at the Summer Solstice!
\nNaturally this means doing something you love, not something you hate. Imagine doing something over and over that you hate? That will only result in you giving up and saying you just can’t do it. Try modifying your present-moment awareness by doing/being something that brings you joy, and then it will be easy to incorporate it into your life.
\nYou can start slowly and build up, just like exercise. Take a five minute morning break to step outside and walk barefoot on the grass or gaze up at the sky. Then slowly build up to 10 or 20 minutes per day, maybe admiring the shapes and colours of the flowers. This will surely put your mind-body-spirit at ease, and you will start to feel more joy instead of suffering from your injury or inability to go anywhere. Ask yourself what brings you joy, and then follow through with finding more moments like that, particularly at the powerful time of Summer Solstice.
\nRemembering To Embrace Your Inner Child
\nPart of being able to handle a more gloomy Summer Solstice is being able to know and embrace your inner child. By that I mean, find some playfulness in your days!
\nWhen was the last time you painted a picture like you once did as a child? Have you danced in your living room lately to some music that brings you alive? I’m not going to dance around on my crutches personally, but earlier this year, I went to some amazing ecstatic dances that introduced me to some great new tunes! I did dance around the living room for days! It brings me great joy, and loosens up the tension!
\nIt’s also a relief to find things or people that make you laugh! Nothing like a good belly laugh, or even just an LOL!
\nFeeling like a little kid again can bring you that burst of energy that has always been inside you but has perhaps been repressed a bit. Letting loose a little every once in a while can bring you that spark you need to enjoy Summer Solstice even when you’re stuck or feeling gloomy.
\nTry these Mindfulness Activities For the Solstice To Enliven Your Spirit
\nLearn the Lessons That Arise From Discomfort
\nIt’s hard sometimes to embrace the lessons that arise from pain, brokenness, and discomfort, but when we look for the deeper meaning behind the events that take place in our lives, we may find nuggets of goodness and healing.
\nI have a broken ankle, so most people jump to the conclusion that I need to slow down. While that may be true to a certain extent, I don’t exercise 24/7 and spend quite a bit of time resting in quiet yoga and meditation in the many hours that I am not moving. I know what my body is capable of, and it may seem a lot to others, but it’s hardly anything to an elite athlete.
\nI feel my lesson is in being in a position that I need to ask for help and graciously receive it so that I can better step up and be helpful to those in my life who need and are going to need my care. I have always been independent, and don’t like being in this position of needing assistance. But now that I know what it feels like, I can heal that part of me, and step up when it’s my turn to serve others.
\nOf course there may be other, more obvious lessons, like “Don’t look at the phone when you’re walking”. It’s a good lesson, especially as I get older and more off balance. But the deeper meaning to be of service is what’s coming up for me, and I need to pay close attention to that.
\nWhatever your case may be, remember to look for the deeper “why” in “Why did this happen to me?” You will find great healing in the answers.
\nLight a Candle For Summer Solstice Evening
\nThe Summer Solstice is all about light, so why not light a candle in the evening in honour of the occasion? The flame represents the sun, and our own inner fire. Place your hand over the flame and feel its warmth. The heat from the flame is the same heat that provides us with our life force energy. Let it remind you of your own power and creative energy. You have so much to be grateful for, so embrace this new season that is upon us, and find ways to be joyful even in the darkness. You can do it with a simple thing like lighting a candle in the dark.
\nThese are just a few ways you can begin to climb out of the depths of your despair. When all seems hopeless, remember there are so many things to be grateful for and so much beauty in the world. When you stop to be present and appreciate the small, beautiful things, you allow yourself the freedom to come up from the mud and blossom into the beautiful flower that you are.
\nLee Spirit is an avid outdoors adventurer with a love for nature, photography, health & fitness, wellness, and spirituality. She helps those who suffer from anxiety & negative thinking to become healthier in mind-body-spirit. Her own personal journey has led her to the study and practice of mindfulness, health, wellness, yoga, spirituality, sound healing, meditation, and personal development for over 20 years. Get mindfulness, meditation, and personal development tips in her Free Natural Mind Healing Report.
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I felt like a little kid the other night when I was out for a bike ride in the city, over-joyed by the simplest things! That is what mindfulness is all about! The evening delight? A new pedestrian and cyclist bridge, reopened after 3 long years of redevelopment. There’s something about crossing a bridge that brings me so much pleasure! The excitement of a grand view, the thrill of crossing over into the unknown, and the possibilities waiting for me on the other side!
\nA bridge! What a perfect way to start a blog with a focus on mindfulness! When we are mindful, we pay attention to the present moment. For example, we notice and learn lessons from nature, wildlife, and whatever is right in front of us. A bridge is a symbol of crossing over to another realm, or embarking on a new journey. It is met with excitement and anticipation, or with trepidation and fear of what lies ahead on the other side.
\nOur minds often create and distort our realities. If we are not mindful, we meet the bridge with fear, and may never cross over to see what opportunities and possibilities lie on the other side. We are stuck and immobilized by our own imagined fear.
\nIf we meet the bridge with excitement and anticipation of new beginnings and possibilities, we cross over it. New doors open that we may never have expected or imagined. This gateway may lead us to a new job, a new relationship, or a new way of being that we never thought possible. A bridge is a gateway, and there are many gateways to having a more positive, peaceful, calm mindset and life.
\nI chose this photo not only for the bridge! The Autumn leaves are also changing colour. What is the lesson before us? The leaves represent change, letting go of that which no longer serves us, and embarking on a new journey – perhaps to health, wealth, connection, or positive mindset.
\nWith that thought, I welcome you to MindfulNatureNut – A meeting place where we can be mindful together, conquer life’s challenges, and discover new gateways to creating a healthy mind, body, and spirit. We are like tiny seeds of potential, ready to burst into new, healthy ways of being!
\nThere are many photos here of my own adventures in nature that have brought me so much pleasure and peace. I wish for every one of you to enjoy this same peace! Here’s another great article on Mindful Nature: Lessons From the Canadian Winter.
\nLee Spirit is an avid outdoors adventurer with a love for nature, photography, health & fitness, wellness, and spirituality. Her own personal journey has led her to the study and practice of mindfulness, health, wellness, yoga, spirituality, sound healing, meditation, and personal development for over 20 years. Learn more about being Mindful here!
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You’ve probably heard that we are all made up of energy particles vibrating at a high speed. But did you know that our vibrations go far beyond our physical bodies? Our energy radiates into a vast aura that stretches 360 degrees around us into the universe!
\nOur vibrations are not seen, but they are felt. They are emitted as positive or negative frequencies. This means it doesn’t matter if we try to speak in a happy way, if really we are angry, anxious, or depressed. Those around us feel our negative vibes.
\nThe Importance of Speaking Your Truth
\nFor this reason, it’s important to speak our truth and to vibrate our truth. In her book, “Soul Shifts”, Dr. Barbara deAngelis writes: “We think our words are like attractive wrapping paper that cover up our vibrations, but the truth is that our vibrations are the wrapping paper for our words”.
\nOur words first pass through our vibrational atmosphere. If our atmosphere emits negative energy, but we speak positively, there is a dissonance. Our vibe speaks louder than our words. It will be broadcast, even if we don’t say a word!
\nHow powerful is it when someone emits so much love, joy, and peace that simply being in their presence raises our own vibration, or even brings us to tears?
\nYou’ve Heard of Footprints in the Sand…What About Vibrations in the Sand?
\nI love this photo, taken at Rathtrevor Beach, Parksville, BC. The ocean waves ripple and vibrate over the sand. This is much like how our own vibes ripple into the world, touching everyone around us.
\nAre you wondering why it’s so hard to manifest the life, dreams, relationships, connections, wealth, and happiness that you desire? Do you want to know how to be in alignment with your soul’s true destiny, rather than succumb to your fate?
\nThe answer lies in becoming aware of how you are vibrating! You must raise your vibrations to match the universe! You must spread your authentic, joyful vibes to those around you! It’s time to be mindful about your vibes!
\nRead more about being in alignment with your soul’s truth here: Motivation: the Mountain Within Us
\nLee Spirit is an avid outdoors adventurer with a love for nature, photography, health & fitness, wellness, and spirituality. Her own personal journey has led her to the study and practice of mindfulness, health, wellness, yoga, spirituality, sound healing, meditation, and personal development for over 20 years. Learn more about Mindfulness here!
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The Rocky Mountains of Canada are one of my favourite places in the world to escape for some clean, fresh air, solace, stress relief, and peace. This was my last hike, which took some internal motivation! 1400m+ of elevation gain to the summit, with incredible colours and views! I didn’t think I was going to make it to the top. But once immersed in the landscape, I saw the final destination, and there was no turning back!
\nA mountain is a great teacher! We must remember that we are all mountains, steadfast and strong. We must find our own mountain of motivation within ourselves and our minds. This allows us to conquer our fears, and to reach our dreams and goals. Not everyone wants to climb a mountain like I do, but metaphorically, the mountain represents any challenge, journey, dream, or goal.
\nOne of the first things we can do when facing a new challenge is making sure we are on the right mountain! When we live authentically in our own truth, our energy centres automatically align with the universe. Challenges become exciting opportunities.
\nBut if we are living according to how someone else thinks we should live, things become very difficult. Why? Because we are out of alignment with our soul’s truth! When this happens, we may select the wrong mountains to climb, which only leads to quitting, frustration, or despair.
\nThe main thing to remember when you tell yourself you can’t do something is to make sure you’re doing what you love and are passionate about. If you hate the idea of hiking up a mountain, then choose something different that resonates with your soul! Make that your mountain!
\nIf we know ourselves and our core values, we are able to set achievable goals, make commitments, and stay in a healthy balance. Sometimes it takes teamwork, and other times it takes being alone. Sometimes it takes baby steps to start, and other times it takes a giant leap of courage and faith.
\nMy wish is that you will all find your mountain within, whatever that looks like for you! With the right mindset, you will have the motivation and determination it takes to conquer any challenge, while being in alignment with your soul’s truth. When we find our own inner strength and light, we help others find theirs!
\nChoosing the right mountain for you is kind of like speaking your truth. Find out how you can do this here: Speaking Your Truth Can Begin With Yoga
\nLee Spirit is an avid outdoors adventurer with a love for nature, photography, health & fitness, wellness, and spirituality. Her own personal journey has led her to the study and practice of mindfulness, health, wellness, yoga, spirituality, sound healing, meditation, and personal development for over 20 years. Learn more about Mindfulness here!
", "author": { "name": "Lee Spirit" }, "tags": [ ], "date_published": "2026-09-12T10:54:17-06:00", "date_modified": "2026-09-12T12:50:26-06:00" }, { "id": "https://www.mindfulnaturenut.com/abundance-how-to-attract-fields-of-gold.html", "url": "https://www.mindfulnaturenut.com/abundance-how-to-attract-fields-of-gold.html", "title": "Abundance: How To Attract Fields of Gold", "summary": "I found another goldmine today that I’ve never hiked to before at Arethusa Cirque in the Highwood Pass region of my beloved Kananaskis country! How have I never been here before to experience such beautiful abundance? I’ve been discovering so many new little gems this…", "content_html": "![\"\"](\"https://www.mindfulnaturenut.com/media/posts/114/119740109_10157133081101386_6597489803595555367_o-300x171.jpg\")
I found another goldmine today that I’ve never hiked to before at Arethusa Cirque in the Highwood Pass region of my beloved Kananaskis country! How have I never been here before to experience such beautiful abundance? I’ve been discovering so many new little gems this year!
\nI’m such a kid, almost hyperventilating at the excitement that golden larch trees and new scenery brings to me! The hike is short and sweet, but made me feel so full and abundant like I feel after a full day of hiking!
\nWe often think “abundance” means money, riches, and possessions. But really our abundance lives within us. It’s just waiting to be discovered and brought forth! We are abundant when we:
\nlive in alignment with our truth
\ndo what we are passionate about
\nnotice the beauty of the present moment
\nhave gratitude for all the special people, places, and things in our lives and hearts
\nI know you might be wondering how you can bring more abundance into your life! It’s a great question! One thing to keep in mind is that by worrying about not having enough money, time, connection, or love is like praying for what you don’t want. So we need to let go of our worries, fears, anxieties and stress so that we have more space to invite and attract healthy abundance!
\nOnce we’ve let go of that which no longer serves us, we create a healthy, open space where we automatically attract the things that we do want to grow in the garden of our hearts! You will notice that the things you want find you, rather than you having to go out searching for it!
\nFor example, during this Covid-19 crisis, I’ve tried my best to let go of the job worries, and just live in the present moment doing the things I love. As a result, I’ve discovered all these new gems in the mountains that I had never visited before! Just look at these fields of gold! This is the authentic kind of gold! They are not gold coins, but gold larches! I feel I’ve won the lottery every time I see them! Living your life in this way is the true way to experience a rich life!
\nTo get into the flow of abundance, check this out: Flow State: How Is the River of Your Life Flowing?
\nLee Spirit is an avid outdoors adventurer with a love for nature, photography, health & fitness, wellness, and spirituality. Her own personal journey has led her to the study and practice of mindfulness, health, wellness, yoga, spirituality, sound healing, meditation, and personal development for over 20 years. Learn more about Mindfulness here!
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I was out for a run this evening to get me into my “flow state“. This means that I clear my mind of thoughts, focus on my breath, and invite spontaneous creativity and inspiration! I get my best ideas for mindful writing in this state!
\nIt was more about stopping to admire, and be present in each moment of golden beauty! Autumn leaves are so pretty! I love the lines of this photo, with the grass blowing, the trail winding, and the river flowing! When we are “in flow“, we are fully immersed, energized, and focused because what we are doing and being brings us great joy!
\nLately, though, I’ve noticed a lot of uptight people on my adventures in nature. Rightly so, with everything going on in the world these days. Sometimes our river gets log-jammed with all kinds of obstacles and circumstances we don’t like. This can ruin our flow state.
\nFor example, the other night I was biking on a city path, checking out the beauty of the water and the Fall leaves. The water is closer to the walking path, so that’s where I went. Whenever someone approached on foot, I veered onto the grass. “The bike path is over there! What the [bleep!] are you doing???” a disgruntled woman said. Okay, so I bent the rules a teenie bit, but I wasn’t hurting anyone, was I?
\nI chose to respond rather than to react to the angry, swearing woman. There I was in the moment, enjoying nature, and perhaps getting a cool photo of the colourful leaves, while she was out there being angry. I felt sad for her that she couldn’t find that same inner peace, joy, and flow state that I felt.
\nThis afternoon while out for a walk, it happened again! Someone didn’t want to stop for me in the cross-walk! Turned out the driver was someone I know! She didn’t recognize me in her frustrated, angry mood. I smiled and waved to no avail! This person is the kindest, gentlest, happiest soul I know, but obviously she was having a very bad day. It’s allowed in these crazy times, and I offered my silent forgiveness.
\nIn both cases, I chose loving kindness. I did this by sending them silent blessings – Blessings that they may find inner peace, and relax from whatever was making them so uptight in that moment, or on that day, or in this life. Did they lose a job, a loved one, or frustrated from home-schooling their children? Did they need someone to take it out on? If we put ourselves in another’s shoes, we can empathize with what they might be going through.
\nI also made a wish that they be mindful of their emotions like anger, anxiety, or pent-up frustration. Simply being aware of what we are feeling can dissolve those emotions quickly. May they notice more of the beauty of nature, and be in flow with what brings them joy instead of focusing on the negative.
\nWe can help others to find their own flow state and to conquer those tough log-jams in the river simply by offering each person we cross paths with a gift. This can be as simple as empathy, a silent wish, prayer, or blessing. Our vibrations will be felt, and will help raise theirs too. These are difficult times for all of us, so I offer my silent prayers that we make it through this with kindness, ease, and flow!
\nFor more information on being more mindful in nature, check this one out: The Mindfulness Bridges We Cross.
\nLee Spirit is an avid outdoors adventurer with a love for nature, photography, health & fitness, wellness, and spirituality. Her own personal journey has led her to the study and practice of mindfulness, health, wellness, yoga, spirituality, sound healing, meditation, and personal development for over 20 years. Learn more about Mindfulness here!
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