The Contemplative Life: Nature
People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don’t even recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the black, curious eyes of a child — our own two eyes. All is a miracle.
~THICH NHAT HANH
So. Spend more time in nature. Instead of going to the gym or working on your machines at home, get outside. Awake to the world around you! The natural world around us offers more food for thought in its colors, sounds, smells and textures than any indoor excercise option could ever offer. To spend a little time outside each day is a gift to your body.
To your mind.
To your soul.
Connect to the natural world and watch your soul awaken to the wonders around you.
If you don’t think you can do it, then get a large dog who needs the exercise.
Then, you have no choice.

