Nature at Our Feet

Watercolor drawing of a river landscape with power pylons and sparse vegetation. In the background are industrial facilities and

A rich nature lies at our feet – we just have to want to see it.

Of course. It’s another one of those mindfulness things.
But seriously. Keep your eyes open and actively try to find places where nature is reclaiming its space.

For example, along the roadside, which appears unkempt. Yet, “unkempt” usually means the same as “not weeded.” I only really find it “unkempt” when people have left their traces there.

If, on the other hand, dandelions burst forth from cracks, then I rejoice at the beautiful colors.

Yellow dandelion blossoms grow from a concrete wall. In the foreground, blurry yellow blossoms are visible.

Even succulents on double-bar fences are a nice change. Or can be.

Dense cluster of small green succulents with fleshy, rosette-arranged leaves. The plants grow tightly

Just now, after a very difficult conversation, this sight caught my eye:

Violet violet blossoms grow among green grasses and moss next to a window frame. The spring sun illuminates the

There is plenty of variety in shapes and colors to admire. And all along the roadside – at our feet.

The question arises for me: Does that not affect you?

It feels, I think, great. And many of the everyday worries that plague me (or you) are then, at least for a short while, blown away…

I can’t feel bad when I see something beautiful. That’s why I practice mindfulness: for myself and for others.

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