Nature is my Medicine

Getting outside in nature is my medicine.    When I am feeling down, uninspired in my art work, tired, stressed, or just low in general, a slow walk in fresh air always brings me back to life.  I am blessed to live close to nature  As I type this, I am looking out my window at beautiful old growth Douglas Fir trees (you can see them in the background of the photo here).  They stand tall, looking over me and my home, here on Salt Spring Island.   I feel a kinship to them, like they are old friends. 

When I go for walks, I love to listen to the sounds of the bird song, the ocean waves and the gentle breeze.  Feeling the warmth on my skin when the sun is shining, it is even more special.   Spring is my favourite time of year as everything comes back to life and bursts into colour.

Nature distracts me from the busyness of life, and helps me to slow down and notice the small things.  When we connect with our senses, it helps us to become more present, in the moment, and to let go of whatever else may be going on in our lives.

The other day I took this photo of the morning dew drops on some of our garden flowers.  But before I did, I spent several minutes just enjoying the sun shining through the trees onto the water droplets, and watching the beautiful reflecting light through the leaves, and flowers. If I had not taken the time to slow down, I would have missed this special moment.