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Nature, in all its myriad forms, is the most powerful force on
earth. Although mankind has tried, we have not found a way to match its awesome
power, but we have found ways to work with it. Science often confirms the
wisdom of the ancients who observed and then harnessed nature's rhythms and
cycles to shape and enhance their lives. We can begin to do this in our own
lives by first paying attention to our own natural rhythms, such as when we
wake or when we feel the need to sleep. If possible, we may want to try to
rise and sleep with the sun or live without electricity for a weekend and
then monitor how we feel. We can make the choice to eat the foods of the
seasons and to seek fresher, locally grown, or organic produce whose own
cycles have not been tampered with by technology.
We can create harmony in our homes by making a smooth transition between our
indoor and outdoor spaces. By bringing some of the outdoors inside and taking
some of our indoor décor out, we can simultaneously enjoy nature and the
comforts of home and the feeling that our living space is expanded. Then,
whether inside or out, we can lounge on a comfortable piece of furniture and
feel the wind, inhale the scent of deeply breathing plants, listen for the
many songs of life, and observe the moon and the stars. As we do this more
often, we may find ourselves noticing the pull of the full moon on bodies of
water, as well as the water in bodies, or the music of the night acting as a
lullaby.
When we seek balance in our lives, we want to balance not just our roles in
life but also the natural elements in our spaces. Having representations of
the elements in the colors, shapes, and textures of our homes will appeal to
our mind, body, and spirit. We may find that when we sync ourselves with
nature's rhythms, we ride the waves of energy to feel more in harmony with
life and the world around us.
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