Nature Awareness is very important to the life of a Druid. On cannot hold reverence to the Earth Mother and The Shining Ones, without holding Nature dear to their soul. For those who are fortunate enough to live in an area where ‘Nature’ is abundant can become one with it by simply walking outside their door to stand in awe of its breathtaking beauty. However, in these trying days, it is difficult for others to make this private connection with Nature in the world of concrete and steel.  One thing that can be done if you find yourself in this situation, is to go to a local Park or an area where you might encounter a few trees, a stream, fountain or grassy area. It is imperative, and difficult for some, to practice your meditation exercises in order to block out man made noises and structures, focusing only on those things of Nature that the Great Earth Mother has provided for our pleasure and sanity. Choose a place and frequent it often. Sit quietly and ease your mind into a peaceful, calm state. If unnatural structures or noises interfere with your ability to connect with the natural world, visualize a large eraser and in your mind take that eraser to make these outer influences slowly disappear. Focus strongly on the sounds of birds, water, insects, wildlife, the wind, rain, etc. Your focus can be on something as simple as an ant or as vast as a wildlife habitat in the wilderness. Increase the amount of time you spend each week in this area. Declare it your own private nature sanctuary. Look for things that make it ‘natural’ and learn about those things. Identify plants, trees, birds, insects, etc. in the area. Study about those things in your private time at home or at the library. Give names to the things you are gaining a connection with. Continue to increase in this knowledge and the connection will grow as well. Eventually, you may be able to plan short day trips, weekend trips, vacations in to nature oriented areas, wilderness areas and forests.

First and foremost! Enjoy! The experience of entering Nature should always be a pleasurable one. Find that pleasure and you will grow spiritually.

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