Ways That you Can Reconnect with Mother Nature
Many philosophers are saying that as a species, we are losing our connection with Mother Nature; it was only a few thousand years ago that we were hunter-gatherers, following herds of game and now we live in a concrete, 5G powered digital world. There might not be any visible exterior signs, but absence from natural things does have a negative impact on our overall well-being, and with that in mind, here are some of the ways that you can reconnect with nature.
- Surround yourself with natural materials – Cork or solid timber flooring and rattan furniture will certainly put you in touch with nature, while in the bedroom, you can experience nature with bamboo fitted sheets from A World of Bamboo, when you can enjoy deep sleep embraced in natural fibre bedding. Timber cutlery and crockery are available from the online supplier and when buying anything, look for products made from 100% natural ingredients.
- Country walks – In Australia, we are never far from a nice park or forest area and a daily walk with the dog will reveal many of the wonders of nature. Make a point of spending a few hours a week walking in a natural environment; if you are not far from a beach, this is another great environment to appreciate nature. Here is a blog from someone who goes to the park daily.
- Gardening – There’s something soothing about getting your hands in the rich soil and tending vegetables or flowers and growing your own organic produce has many benefits, not least for your health. One of the benefits of living in our modern digital world is that you can find everything you need online; whether you need to learn how to garden properly or you’re looking to order some plants for your garden project from a site such as Plants2gardens, the internet will have you covered. Having a beautiful garden can be a rewarding experience from the hard work you put in and it leaves you with an idyllic space to relax when it’s finished.
- Take up mountain bike riding – This is a healthy way to appreciate the wonders of nature and there are bound to be some exciting trails nearby where you can explore the natural beauty we are blessed with in Australia. Search online for a decent mountain bike that has all the extras and get kitted out with riding shorts and a helmet and you are ready to go.
- Raise Animals – If you don’t have the time or the lifestyle to give a rescue dog a second chance, cats are very independent and they love to snuggle up with you on the sofa. Keeping fish is relaxing and they require minimal care (see YouTube for ‘how to build an aquarium’) plus a tank is a great feature to have in the lounge.
- Camping – We have some of the best regions for camping and a great climate for outdoor adventures of all kinds here in Australia; spending those long weekends in a beautiful natural area and sleeping under the stars. Here is some information on the Australian government’s approach to preserving nature.
It is easy to become detached from nature when you live in an urban environment, yet there are ways we can rejoin Mother Nature and keep an equilibrium.
