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Like we cannot step into the same water
of a river twice, every time we visit

nature it will be different.

Slowly, but surely, your awareness of
nature will grow more acute through
these visits to the park. Eventually even

venturing a little further outside the
town or city, to explore untamed nature.

Then again, perhaps you are already very
connected to nature and cannot relate in
any way to this section so far, living as

you do in the country or on the edge of
an area of wilderness.

Oh, you can help so many people!
deadens our intuition. Creating an
uninspired zombie-like worker-drone Invite your town or city family and friends

level of existence. to come over to stay with you as if possible.

Show them your reality. Take them outside
If you are one of those people who doesn’t and allow them to learn to appreciate the
usually have the time for nature or perhaps joy of nature through your eyes. Be their
even finds the prospect of exploring guide and show them how beautiful nature

wilderness areas scary, how about you take is in all her manifestations.
only half an hour a couple of times a week

to visit your local public park? Exercise in nature is my first choice
every time. Walking, running or tai chi
Simply sit and observe. Leave aside the within a natural setting is far from taking

headphones and no cheating yourself out exercise – it is wonderfully inspirational.

of the experience by talking or texting on Most of my game-changing ideas popped
your phone! into my head way out in the wilderness
or in the middle of a deserted ancient
Look at the trees, the grass and then Neolithic site. Rarely do I feel connected

listen. Hear birdsong? Do the trees make to nature enough to feel inspired in the

a noise? Rustling poplars or creaking old middle of a busy city…
oaks. Breathe in the scents. Soak up the
sights, sounds and smells, feel on every As I lead a fairly public life, my way of
level what it is like to be there. finding some battery re-charging time is

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