Let's Talk Trees

The more I have minimized my home, my stuff, and my schedule, the more I have longed to be out in nature. My whole childhood was spent outside. We played tag outside, we explored the woods, we grew vegetables in our garden, we rode bikes, and we had adventures. I want some of that back in my life. The awe, the wonder of nature.

There are many benefits to being out in nature. But these are the ones that I look forward to:

1. Lowered Stress

2. Increase in Physical Activity

3. Less Noise

4. Less Busy

5. Better Mood

When I am able to be outside with no agenda for an extended amount of time (at least 30 minutes), I notice that I feel less anxious, happier, and my day just goes better.


Recently I found a 30 day challenge to be in nature more. It's called "Rewild Your Life". It's a free online course through We are Wildness University. The purpose of the course to help you find ways to get into nature and then document the benefits or effects in your personal life after the 30 days is complete.

I just began and I'm on Day 2. Day 1 was amazing. I took a run by our local lakeside early in the morning. I saw ducks and geese and basked in the peacefulness of being lakeside alone. It actually made me want to get a canoe or boat just big enough for my family and I to get out on the lake. 

Day 2 challenge: Spend time in nature blindfolded. Basically, close your eyes and open your ears. Listen to nature. What do you hear? 

I'm excited to see where this adventure takes me. To me, there is nothing more minimal or simple than just being out in nature.