The Joy Of Time Spent In Nature
Gum blossom Image:Marie Vonow I love being in a natural environment. It could be my own garden, someone else's garden, a park or the botanic gardens. It could be by a river, in the hills or at the beach. When I am in a natural environment I find it easy to live in the moment and to feel gratitude. Nature is good for the soul, I can feel it doing me good and research shows Nature is beneficial to a person's health. For more info, check out - http://selfavenue.com/why-nature-makes-us-happy/ http://selfavenue.com/nature-relatedness/39201/ Local river in winter Image:Marie Vonow Elements of Nature such as birds bring joy Image:Marie Vonow Some years ago when I was camping at the beach on Eyre Peninsula with my family I wrote this poem in response to watching the moon rise over the ocean - Rising Moon Alone, enjoying the evening calm I sit, gaze across the bay, It's s