I recall being asked some time in my early 20s where I found religion. My immediate response was ‘in nature and I call it spirituality’. Nature, the earth, gives me all that I have to be thankful for ~ food, clothes, medicine ~ how could I not view it as some sort of temple or sacred place. The Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku asks that you experience nature with all of your senses and leave the rest of the world behind.
Have you ever felt cooped up in your life with no real way to escape? I know I have. Life, work, children and all your other responsibilities make it impossible for you to see a way out, but maybe what you really need is a way in. We often think that we need to ‘just get away from it all’. Sure a vacation or road trip sounds nice, but that takes planning, money and time. Some time with yourself in nature can be the only prescription you need.