Daily Nourishment for May 23: Why Is It Beautiful?
Daily Nourishment Read Time: 40 seconds
Pause/Prompt/Practice Time: 13 minutes
“The real and proper question is: why is it beautiful?” - Annie Dillard, Pilgrim at Tinker Creek
Pause.
Do four rounds of 4/7/8 breathing. Inhale for a count of four, hold your breath for a count of seven, and exhale for a count of eight. Repeat this breathing pattern two more times. Then watch this video of the Atlantic ocean for a couple of minutes.
Prompt.
Here’s a quote from St. Thérèse of Lisieux:
“I was between six and seven when I saw the sea for the first time. I could not turn away my eyes: its majesty, the roaring of the waves, the whole vast spectacle impressed me deeply and spoke to my soul of God’s power and greatness.”
Practice.
Set a timer for 10 minutes and journal or take notes in response to the quotes above and/or the questions below:
—Which natural elements impress you most and speak to your soul?
—How does being outside affect your creativity?
—How does enjoying nature affect your mood and stress levels?
Want More?
Read “How Nature Can Make You Kinder, Happier, and More Creative”
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