12 Ways to Connect with Nature

01/26/21 • 30 min

“The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself.” - Michel de Montaigne

Mother Earth is constantly giving us wonderful gifts to connect with ourselves, but in order to do that, we first need to connect with nature to see those magical wonders that it has to offer.

In the midst of the city rush and our daily hustle, sometimes it’s hard to find that quiet, still space that allows us to calm our bodies and our minds. That’s why in today’s episode I focused on suggesting to you 12 ways in which you can connect with nature and see those gifts that Mother Earth generously shares with us. These simple suggestions include walking barefoot in the grass, capturing the beauty of nature with your smartphone, boosting your immune system by going plant-based, finding the wonders of waking up at dawn, and so much more.

Tune in to Episode 19 of Flowerhood, and learn simple, but life-changing tips that will help you live a healthier and happier life. After trying them, you will feel more connected to yourself and to the ground that gives us life.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

A great surfing metaphor that applies to our daily lives. (02:04)
The importance of belonging to oneself. (05:17)
12 ways to connect with nature. (08:22)

Let’s Connect!

Resources and mentions:

The recipe for Almond Milk

Soak 1 cup raw almonds in 2 1⁄2 cups spring water overnight

Discard water and blitz almonds with 3 1⁄2 cups fresh water

Strain through muslin or fine sieve - keep in fridge 3-4 days

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“The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself.” - Michel de Montaigne

Mother Earth is constantly giving us wonderful gifts to connect with ourselves, but in order to do that, we first need to connect with nature to see those magical wonders that it has to offer.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

A great surfing metaphor that applies to our daily lives. (02:04)
The importance of belonging to oneself. (05:17)
12 ways to connect with nature. (08:22)

Let’s Connect!

Resources and mentions:

The recipe for Almond Milk

Soak 1 cup raw almonds in 2 1⁄2 cups spring water overnight

Discard water and blitz almonds with 3 1⁄2 cups fresh water

Strain through muslin or fine sieve - keep in fridge 3-4 days

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Previous Episode

Three Key Takeaways from 2020

2021 is the year to work smarter, not harder. It is the year to create time in your schedule for dreaming, envisioning, breathing, and getting out into nature. To do that, we have to first get clear on our why, and then prioritise what we know makes us happier, healthier, and more fulfilled.

In today’s episode, I encourage you to reflect on 2020 and see what you can take with you in the new year, and what needs to be let go of. To get you started, I share the three key takeaways I learned from my reflection, and how I’m going to apply them moving forward.

Tune in to Episode 18 of Flowerhood, to learn how you can use the Pareto principle to your advantage, how to regroup and re-energize yourself if you’ve been running on fumes, and why you should look at everything around you with curiosity instead of judgment.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

The benefits of reflecting on the year that has passed. (02:18)
The three lessons learned in 2020 that I’ll be taking forward into 2021. (03:52)
The importance of embracing disparity: the 80/20 principle and how to apply it. (05:49)
Why you should take the time to tend to your roots to get stronger. (10:10)
How to drop the judgment and focus on progress over perfection. (13:52)

Let’s Connect!

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Next Episode

Empathy In Nature

Have you seen the beautiful image captured by photographer Tobias Baumgartner last year? The one with two penguins holding hands? That is one of the most touching photos I’ve ever seen, and there’s an incredible story tied to those penguins, that proves empathy is all around us.

In this episode, I want to share with you an amazing incident that happened right here, in my orchard, that got me thinking about empathy in nature. Believe me, if anyone told me the story you’re going to hear, I wouldn’t have believed it, but it happened, and it taught me a great lesson about leading with empathy and just showing kindness to those around you.

Tune in to Episode 20 of Flowerhood, to learn the impact empathy has on anyone, whether it’s a chicken, a penguin, or an employer at work.

In this episode, you will learn:

The experience I had that got me thinking about empathy in nature. (01:56)
There’s always a lesson in everything in life. (11:15)
The story behind Tobias Baumgartner’s photo of two penguins holding hands. (12:21)
The importance of being an empathetic leader. (15:38)

Let’s Connect!

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