Mindfulness in Nature

Mindfulness is a state of mind where you're fully present without being overwhelmed by what's happening around you. Mindfulness is something that everyone can already do; you need to learn how to access it. The two essential aspects of mindfulness are awareness and acceptance. These aspects help you recognize the best parts of yourself.

Mindfulness can have many benefits, such as reducing stress, gaining insight and awareness, enhancing performance, and increasing attention to other people's well-being. It also reduces anxiety, pain, and depression. It's a tool to help fight against self-criticism. Mindfulness also enables you to identify and manage difficult emotions.

Being out in nature is peaceful for many people, so incorporating mindfulness into that experience can help you more. Practicing mindfulness in nature can help you feel more connected to the earth. It's important to find a place in nature that inspires you. When practicing mindfulness in nature, you should absorb your environment by using all of your senses, noticing the energy around you, and seeing if you sense any of that energy inside you. This practice can help you let go of judgment. Journaling and drawing in nature is also a great way to help calm and focus your mind.

Nature walks are a great way to practice mindfulness as well. It could be one I created, one you thought of, or one you found online. Anything that you believe will work for you is the best option.

 This walk will focus on gaining confidence and freeing yourself from negative self-talk.

• During this Nature Therapy Walk, you will focus on embracing your flaws to discover your strength and inner beauty.
• On this walk, notice the imperfections in your natural environment. Just keep looking until you find something that speaks to you and is beautiful in your eyes.
• Use your senses to examine this. How does it feel? What do you see, smell, and hear?
• Focus on why you noticed that particular piece of nature.
• After finding your piece of nature, think about past stressors that have changed you in any way. Do you view yourself differently?
• Now look back to your piece of nature and remind yourself that if this can survive the

harsh conditions in nature and still be beautiful, then you can, too.

• Use this experience to help you show the world your whole and authentic self and to help you learn to love yourself more and embrace your flaws.