Do you need a little inspiration to help get you motivated, and ready to work on your goals?
In our fast paced, stress filled world, it’s important to take a the time to rest, recharge and get perspective on our challenges. One important way to accomplish this is to spend a little time outdoors in nature.
Great teachers, leaders, and people known for doing amazing things have shared similar thoughts about the wonders of nature and the benefits of spending time outdoors. The next time you are feeling overwhelmed and need a boost to stay positive, try reading these thoughts about how nature can help – then take a few minutes to step outside, breathe and feel peaceful.
(A few points of emphasis have been added in bold.)
“A human being is a part of the whole called by us universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feeling as something separated from the rest, a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.” -Albert Einstein
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature — the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” -Rachel Carson
“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn.” -John Muir