Love Affair With Nature

Whether subtle or overt, you may have received messages about the validity of having a relationship with the natural world. Our culture is focused on domination over nature, not a cozy and respectful relationship with it. There may be some programming to undo.

Summer is a sweet time to rekindle your love affair with nature. Gaze a little bit longer, listen a little bit deeper. Acknowledge and nurture your heart connection to the stars and moon, the trees and birds, the bugs and dirt, the water and wind. All are living entities, sparkling with the same energy as us. All waiting for us to connect.

Moon Love

This morning, July 3, was a full moon. The moon is closer to Earth in its cycle than at other times so you may feel the energy more than you typically would. We’re also still riding the harmony of the summer solstice. Tune in and notice what you experience. It’s a great time to check in and see where you are at with your goals, visions and dreams. Honor your process and your progress so far this year, whatever that's been. 

Sometime over these next few days go outside and locate the moon in the sky. Maybe you saw it last night coming up a huge orange through the atmosphere in the southern sky. Sit or stand quietly, either gazing at the moon or eyes closed…and be open. 

Even if you don’t see the moon, you still feel it’s presence.

Be open to receive. What do you feel in your body? What thoughts are swimming around in your head? Let your breath be open, deep and free. Keep listening. What's true for you? What insights are coming to you?

Journal, ponder as you wander or converse with a friend.