There are those days when my life seems to be on the verge of collapse; when standing emotionally erect is difficult. Same for you?
But there are ways of coping that do more than just stabilize. They inspire through a re-charging of the soul.
1. One of these ways is through connecting with nature. Not just once, but over and over again on a daily basis.
Think of nature as your lover, your most intimate partner. Take a vow of fidelity and life long commitment. Make a ritual of it.
2. Another way is to connect with people who share similar interests about art and the natural environment.
Recently I hosted ten interstate and international visitors on a MONA art-nature tour at Windgrove. Walking and talking on hallowed ground can’t help but boost those spiritual endorphins that are released with the inter-connectedness of all beings.
3. And just over a week ago I hosted a nature mythologies workshop given by photographer Lucia Rossi where the seven of us delighted in the mutually supportive challenge of learning new techniques and a new way of engagement with nature. Along with an intelligent and passionate presentation by a knowledgeable teacher, there is nothing like good food and conversation to nourish what needs to be nourished.
4. Lastly, and possibly most importantly, is the need to get down on one’s knees and look humbly and with awe at what is present in the natural world. It drips with gold. And is easily available should we look for it.
How rich we all are.
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