Tuning into Nature
Can "Tuning into Nature" help people become successful?
This is something I have been thinking about this week.
A study on the effects of nature on children by Kathy Jordan in 20192019 ( from the Article “8 Ways Nature Helps
Kids Learn - Childhood by Nature) stated that they found evidence that nature has a restoring effect on attention; improves self-discipline; reduces stress; increases physical activity and fitness and promotes motivation for and engagement in learning.
The benefits of exercise on our mental and physical health are well known and understood . During the height of covid - 19 Lockdown, we were still urged to go out once a day for an hour, for exercise.
But does it also have an effect on our levels of success?
Do successful and wealthy people commune with nature?
I have become increasingly aware that successful/and wealthy people generally spend time daily on exercise.
It appears to be a general consensus, and part of the routine for many extremely successful and wealthy people
However, taking exercise and communing with nature may not be exactly the same thing. Some people may take a run along the beach each day but for others, their exercise may take place indoors in a gym or a swimming pool.
Wabi Sabi
Beth Kempton wrote a fascinating book called Wabi Sabi.
Beth Kempton wrote a fascinating book called Wabi Sabi.
This is apparently a concept that exists implicitly in
Japan without being frequently articulated. It values simplicity and
imperfection, while recognizing the impermanence of all things. There is much
that we can learn from its philosophy, in regard to our relationships with
others, our career paths, our approach to failure, and the way we decorate our
homes.
One key message of Wabi Sabi is the value of tuning
into nature.
When we pay attention to nature, we begin to notice a whole world of quiet and simple magic. We also become more present.
Beth wrote that as we pay closer attention to nature, another aspect of Wabi Sabi becomes apparent as well: the transient nature of everything. Seasons come and go, flowers grow at certain times of year and then die, to be replaced by something else. In the UK, I look forward to the snowdrops in the first months of the year. These are then replaced by other spring flowers like daffodils and tulips. The trees begin to blossom. A favourite of mine are the Cherry Trees in the spring. As the season changes into summer, then autumn and winter - each season has something special about it.
When we pay attention to nature, we begin to notice a whole world of quiet and simple magic. We also become more present.
Beth wrote that as we pay closer attention to nature, another aspect of Wabi Sabi becomes apparent as well: the transient nature of everything. Seasons come and go, flowers grow at certain times of year and then die, to be replaced by something else. In the UK, I look forward to the snowdrops in the first months of the year. These are then replaced by other spring flowers like daffodils and tulips. The trees begin to blossom. A favourite of mine are the Cherry Trees in the spring. As the season changes into summer, then autumn and winter - each season has something special about it.
According to the concept of Wabi Sabi, this reminds us of our own impermanence, and
tells us that we must focus on what really matters now, before it’s too late. We need to accept who we are and not strive for perfection, to accept change.is inevitable, to accept our own imperfection but to continue to seek perfection.
The Seven Laws of Spiritual Success
Deepak Chopra has written a wonderful book called The Seven Laws of Spiritual Success. I highly recommend you read it or listen to it on audible.
The 7 Laws are:
1 The Law of Pure Potentiality
2 The Law of Giving
3 The Law of Karma
4 The Law of Least Effort
5 The Law of Intention and Desire
6 The Law of Detachment
7 The Law of Dharma
The first law - The Law of Pure Potentiality - is, according to Deepak, based on the fact that our essential state and spiritual essence is "pure consciousness" which is "infinite", unbounded" and "pure joy".
He recommends spending time each day communing with nature and observing and appreciating nature around us - the beautiful sunset, the shape of flower petals, the sound of the birds, the smell of the grass or the ocean.
With the pure joy that comes with this, one can tap into our infinite creativity and all possibilities are available to us.
So at the very least, it appears that Tuning into Nature, has a beneficial effect on our mental health.
Perhaps, it also has a positive effect on achieving success too!
To Your Success
Kate
