My favorite thing about Spring is the beauty in life being reborn.
The trees are budding, the flowers are blooming.
Today I challenge you to take some time for you. Whether it’s on your lunch break, before or after work or in the midst of running errands; take the time to meditate on nature today. Whether it’s on your lunch break, before or after work or in the midst of running errands; take the time to meditate on nature today.
This type of meditation can be done while sitting, standing or even walking. My favorite thing to do on my lunch is head to the forest preserve and either sit and eat my lunch or take a little walk through the paths of the forest. Once I find a great spot I’ll stop and just take in all of earth’s beautiful glory.
You can choose to meditate on the earth itself, the trees, flowers, animals or simply feeling the nice breeze as the sun peeks through the trees.
To deepen the experience, allow yourself to experience not only the sights but the sounds and smells. Close your eyes; what do you hear? Simply take notice of the sounds surrounding you without labeling them or giving them name. Just experience the colors, shapes, sounds and movements.
Experience everything with an open awareness, as if you’ve never seen anything like it before. Whenever the mind begins to wander, humbly bring yourself back to where you are.
Bonus: Share a picture of your meditation. After you've practiced your mindful meditation on nature, snap a picture of the beautiful sight you used to transpire your inspiration.
Be sure to use the hashtag #mindfullysavvy with your post on Instagram or Facebook. You can also post in our Mindful March group!