It has been a long time since I've carved out time for anything like this, so I took a lot longer than five minutes, but it was worth it. The sun was out. Birds were singing. Animals skittered in the brush not wanting me to see them. It was bright as the deciduous trees still had no leaves but there were buds on the shrubs at the sides of the path, and right in front of me, a garter snake with long yellow stripes slithered off the trail. It was a good walk.
Why take a five minute walk in nature every day? It rests your mind, refocuses your energies, and lets you reflect on the natural environment you are both a part and a product of.
It also is really, really good for your mental health.
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/noticing-nature-experts-1.7434315
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Does your New Year's Resolution need perking up? What if it were also a chance to immerse yourself in #Nature?
Take a daily five minute walk somewhere in a natural setting, or even where nature is present, such as a garden or park. Really feel what it is to be part of it. Observe closely something you hadn't before. Be alive right there with everything else alive.
And if something really resonates, tell others using #FiveMinuteWalk .
It may be the best part of your day.
Starraven
Religious Naturalist Assoc.