I learned this gem sitting at my kitchen table.  Trying to write about nature.  After having been indoors for seven days (except to go to and from my car). Granted, it’s been windy, kind of rainy, my cute slip-on shoes aren’t really cut out for spring in Wyoming, and I can see nature from my window.  But, I was starting to feel like a robot and didn’t realize it until I changed my shoes and went for a short walk this morning.  Amidst the chirping birds and chipper squirrels I was reminded of spring, creation, the sensation of sun on my skin and the slight discomfort of crisp, air on my ears.  I was reminded what it feels like to be alive in this greater scheme of things.

Granted, we all don’t have mountains, oceans, or bike paths in our backyard.  But, we do have a little patch of something; a front or back step, a local park, a city playground.  Go outside for 10-15 minutes a day.  Remind yourself what it feels like to be alive and part of something fabulously grand.  Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it.

Nature’s pretty cool, I’m sure she’s up for hanging out.