Nature isn’t passive, it’s neither rushed nor aimless. It has vibrancy, resiliency and purpose. It is home to many who rely on its seasons and cycles. It is home to us too and has so much to share if we just stop and take the time to understand what it can teach us.
Times can be tough. Every so often, it can feel like a rumbling storm with rains that never end. But when the storm clears — and it will — there is an opportunity to flourish and grow. There’s a chance to become refreshed and restored in an unfamiliar yet bountiful way. Nature is strong — and so are you.
There is no shame in sitting amongst the hurt and heartbreak we experience; we’re allowed to feel what we do, just don’t let it become a place you remain in for too long. Hard times will come and go, each moment can represent a chance at a fresh start. Hold on.
What lessons have learned from nature?
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Nice post.
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Thank you!
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So lovely ❤ I love the idea of everything being calm after the rain/storm and that chance to grow x
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I do too! There’s possibilities for growth we maybe didn’t see before. Thanks for commenting!
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this is a perfect read for this time. although times have been different there has been time for growth. 🙂
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Exactly what I was thinking — times have been so tough, it can sometimes seems like things will never get better, but they will. Thanks for stopping by!
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I always loved the feeling of stepping outside after it rained. Not only it’s beautiful but looking at a closer like you said: after the storm and rain, there’s opportunities to flourish and grow.
This is beautiful👏🏾👏🏾 xx
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Thank you! And I agree with you 100% that going out after the rain has fallen you see things that are beautiful and all the opportunity there is for growing.
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Learning to embrace the storms in life changes or perspective to many things teaching us patience, acceptance of what we cannot change and it helps us grow in many ways. Like you said, it helps us flourish.
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So very true — there is much we can learn from our hardships. And even though nobody wants anyone else to have to go through them, it can teach us what we need to flourish in life. Thank you for stopping by!
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Beautiful words, truly. I think the storm/winter is the right moment to let your roots strengthen and flourish when the time comes. A great metaphore of our current situation. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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Thank you so much! And you’re so right that storms, etc are when our roots can grow strong — we can learn so much from this.
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Absolutely 100% agree with this. Nature is and always will be our best teacher, friend and nurturer 🙂
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100%! This is something I have increasingly been made aware of. There is so much to learn from nature!
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I love this post! So true that good times always comes after the bad and so important to remember!
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Yes, exactly that! Things can be truly awful but the storm will pass. Thanks so much for reading!
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A lovely poem and the perfect sentient for what we’re living through at the moment. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you! I hope that anyone needing to be reminded that things will get better and the storm will end gets to read this and it helps in some way.
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Such a lovely post. With everything that has been going on recently, this is definitely something I think we all needed to read.
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It certainly has been a trying time for so many, if not all of us, and I had hoped to provide a bit of encouragement where needed. Thanks for stopping by!
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Amazing poem! I loved reading this and it’s so true!
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Thank you so much!
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Very beautiful and strong words! ♥ You also chose the perfect photo – it gives your poem a very special atmosphere.BEAUTIFUL!
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Thank you so much!
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Lovely
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Thanks!
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Wonderful post!
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Thank you!
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Nature really is a source of inspiration and metaphors, isn’t it? Such a wonderful thing to extract meaning from and to help us focus and see the silver lining!
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Yes! I often look to nature for what it can teach me and I use it a lot in my writing as it is something we all can relate to (hopefully). Thanks for reading!
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Love the poem!
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Thank you!
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Lovely metaphor. Thank you for sharing your work.
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Thank you for stopping by to read!
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