Nature offers inspiration to fortify, in readiness for the colder, darker months ahead. Below are 6 ways that nature inspires me to deepen my connection with it. These actions serve as an ongoing journey in lightening impact and increasing self-reliance. They have enabled me, even when experiencing ill health, a hectic month or stress, to make progress. They continue to nourish creativity, clarity and freedom.
ADAPT
- Choose what is vital and focus there
- Abandon/release unnecessary tasks/items
- Simplify DIY as much as possible
- Adjust routines/systems for life now
AWARENESS
- Exercise daily for more minutes
- Check news briefly each week
- Check finances and update fortnightly
- Journal regularly to note patterns
EVOLVE
- Read to broaden and deepen perspective
- Create a simple plan for long-term projects
- Set short-term deadlines for decision-making
- Solitude and silence to deepen connection with nature/self
EXPAND
- Streamline collections, calendar and tools
- Clear spaces in garden for wildlife and growth
- Meditate for more minutes each day
- Enjoy regular activities with family/friends
REGENERATION
- Increase frequency of nutrition dense meals
- Increase soil depth with garden waste/mulch
- Exercise more minutes each day
- Allow more time daily for being in nature
REST
- Go to bed earlier twice a week for extra sleep
- Watch less TV so more reading time per day
- Allow more time for relaxing hobbies
- Rotate deeper cleaning across year to lighten workload
A closed system is the key to nature’s wisdom. It guides us all in ways to reflect, renew, reset… and as Autumn deepens, make time for rest where you can š
