Adopt the Pace of Nature This Season

Whitetail Doe Eating Crabapples

Adopt the Pace of Nature...Her Secret is Patience - Ralph Waldo Emerson

This week signals the start of the always hectic and often stressful holiday season.  It is also the perfect time to put into practice the wise words of poet Ralph Waldo Emerson. This is perhaps my favorite quote, and one that I often have to force myself to follow each day.

As I write this blog entry, the snow is blowing outside with almost zero visibility.  I made a special point of running my errands earlier in the morning and now can relax and enjoy the show!

Blue Jay at Heated Birdbath

Whether it is sitting back and watching the snow or watching the birds and deer outside, taking a few minutes each day to relax our pace can be restorative to the body, mind and soul.  It is no secret that taking a walk in nature is regarded as a cure for depression. Whether you live in the Sunshine State or the Frozen Tundra, nature is always right outside your door and accessible each and every day.

Patience can truly be a virtue this time of year, especially when vying for that coveted parking space while shopping.  Don't set yourself up for disappointment by trying to do everything on your list.  If something doesn't get done, it will not result in the end of the world.  If the weather is a bit "frightful", simply sit back with a cup of tea or a good glass of wine and take it in.  The malls will still be there when the rain or snow comes to an end.

Happy Holidays!

Does Enjoying a Snack of Acorns

Holiday Tip:  Pick up a few gifts, gift wrap and/or ingredients for a batch of cookies.  Keep them ready for a snowy/rainy day. Relax and enjoy!


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