Summer 2001 (adapted from Comewander.com)
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Too many of us, absorbed in the intricacies of modern society do not take the time to slow down, pay attention and appreciate the natural beauty that surrounds us. We do not allow our focus to wander and explore our surroundings. We often permit nature itself to become “white noise” in our busy lives, neglecting it until it blurs into the background. When we do pause and attend to the moment, the natural world can have an amazing impact on our minds. From visions of elegant simplicity to extraordinary complexity, it can help displace us from the burdens and routines in our everyday lives. It can elevate us to a higher place, restore the excitement of childhood discovery and instill a sense of clarity, inner purpose, and harmony with the universe.
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Escape the constraints of ordinary experience.
Focus on nature’s symmetry, texture, pattern, color and the
balance of complexity and simplicity.
Slow down, pay attention, watch the light on the landscape.
Let it inspire passion within you.
Allow your mind to wander to extraordinary places.