A beautiful sight from enchanting Schedel Gardens
Even the thought
of spending time in nature evokes a multitude of fab feelings within me: joy, comfort, inspiration, calm,
excitement, relaxation… Some of my
favorite memories have resulted from time spent, mindfully, in natural settings.
Outdoor experiences are gifts I give myself. The more I luxuriate along the tickled pink path, the better I get at carving out time for and being fully present
during these natural forays I truly heart so dearly! Even if it is only for a few, precious moments, I consistently
seek opportunities to fully relish nature’s majesty whenever I can. For example, I may be headed into a
boutique to browse for a bit, but can I stop and enjoy the lovely flower beds
outside before entering the shop?
Or, rather than simply writing in my journal from inside the house,
could I move onto the patio where I can also appreciate the feel of the wind on
my face, various hues of green (courtesy of the trees), fragrant flowers and a
symphony of chirping birds?
Based upon my own, more recent, observations, nature’s call
is one that seems to resonate with many femmes—not just me. Be it the blogs I read, comments from
my own blog’s readers or chats I have had with fellow femmes, we women seem to
gravitate toward all things natural. That’s because nature provides us with the great things I
mentioned above (and more!).
This past weekend, Mark and I ventured out to Schedel Gardens, a botanical delight about 30 minutes from where we live. Our afternoon in this charming setting
felt like a mini vacation (See more photos at Tickled Pink Woman's Facebook page.)!
What little ways can you incorporate (either by scheduling
time to enjoy it or being more mindful of your time in it) nature into your
life? Please share your thoughts! T.
