Sunday, June 21, 2009

Embracing Nature

Author
Karla Solano

Taking a moment out of our busy schedules to set our minds at ease is of extreme importance for the development of our soul. One of the best ways to do so is by connecting with nature. Take a look around you and embrace all that is contained in your environment and discover how Mother Nature’s beauty surrounds your world filling it with joy, purity and beauty.

Close your eyes and listen to the sound of the wind as it caresses the leaves of the trees, making a heavenly sound of tranquility and freedom. Feel the warmth of the sun as it kisses your skin filling it with radiance, energy and life.

Listen to the choir of birds singing the most amzing symphony as they enjoy the sun rising every morning. Observe the synchronized dance in the sky as the birds move across the clouds, displaying a perfect choreographed performance. Get lost in the sky as the stars shining bright envelop your existence. Allow the light of the moon to shine upon your soul and show you the way into the magnificence of your inner beauty.

We are one with nature and everything we explore in nature is contained within us; therefore, the beauty you see in your external environment is already hidden in the deepest universe of your own soul. Explore nature and live consciously, making an effort to maintain its beauty intact. Take care of our beautiful planet, do not fill it with garbage and be conscious of how you stop the carbon foot print being left behind for the next generations to come.

Everything we do has an effect on our earth, no matter how insignificant you think it is it makes a big difference. Pay attention to your behavior towards our planet and be careful not to fall in the habit of living carelessly without regards for the environment, taking steps such as recycling, taking public transportation and saving water and energy are just a few things you can do to aid in making an effort to control all the damage we have already caused.

So next time you feel the need to dump that cigarette bud on the street as you finish smoking, or throwing the empty gum wrapper on the floor, Stop and think about all the damage you are causing to our beautiful planet.

Our existence on earth depends on how we treat it and no matter how much we try to overlook it; we are connected to it in infinite ways, and by destroying our planet we are hindering our own existence. It is true that our generation may not be able to see the magnitude of all the damage we have created but let’s make an effort to change the way we treat our earth so that the next generations to come can have a place to live in.

Below are a few links that can give you guidelines as to how to improve our way of life so that we can stop the carbon foot print we are leaving behind

http://www.acoolerclimate.com/Articles/Save168andDecrease2700Pounds.html

http://www.ehow.com/how_2064548_decrease-carbon-footprint.html

http://www.greenstudentu.com/encyclopedia/carbon_footprint/reduce_footprint

http://www.monkeybargym.com/three-ways-to-decrease-your-carbon-footprint-a-global-warming-article-on-how-to-reduce-your-co2-emissions.html

1 comment:

christopherdossantos3@gmail.com said...

Great advice Karla, all too often we walk through perfect moments of NOW. In a panic to DO we forget that the essence of life is to BE. I look forward to enjoying the rest of your work. Namaste...