Your Nature Place

I am back to reality, school, work and the Internet after a 7 day cruise to Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala. It feels good to be home, but I would not mind if I had been stranded in a beachy location for a few more weeks. I have figured out that the warm sun and salt water does more for my body and soul than any spa. I am starting to believe that nature can provide healing and soul revival that medicine and makeovers can not.

About six years ago, I went to Taos, New Mexico for a dance program over the summer. The program included all types of dance classes as well as pilates and yoga classes everyday. I specifically remember an exercise that we did every morning in my yoga class. Our instructor had us lay on our back with our eyes closed. We had to envision a place of nature that was the most peaceful to us. It could be a meadow, the mountains, your backyard, a waterfall, etc. There were no limitations. I would always imagine a beach like the one I visited every year with my family. If you were to close your eyes and imagine a peaceful place in nature, where would it be?

Now...make it a priority to visit your place of nature. Bring a book. Get a drink. Whatever makes you happy!

(the picture above was taken during my tip by my sister's friend in Costa Maya, Mexico)