Life's Elixir

 Nature

We hear so much today about mental illness, anxiety, and depression especially among the younger generation.  Why would the youth of today be dismayed when we are surrounded by an abundant world especially in the United States. We have all these technological advances that make our lives easier and yet happiness seems to eludes some of us. 

For those of us that have lived a few years and experienced life's ups and downs or the vicissitudes of daily living, we have a duty and obligation to share with our children and others that everything is OK and the future will be just fine. We have lived through depressions, World Wars, natural disasters, and pandemics and here we are still standing. 

When we educate and teach our children we should not just highlight the challenges of today whether it's climate, social unrest, war, or some other tempest of the day.  We need to help them understand that there will always be challenges but they will be overcome and we will move forward. Instead of teaching helplessness we need to instill hopefulness. Afterall, since the death of Jesus over 2000 years ago we have continued to survive and thrive despite the setbacks. 

The challenge with many of us is that we are constantly connected or tethered to an endless stream of news, mostly negative, from our phones, social media, and news outlets.  We spend 99% of our time indoors on a multitude of devices being bombarded by constant negativity.  

There is a better way. 

First, get outside disconnect and soak in NATURE! The sunshine and fresh air is nature's elixir that will cure all that bothers you. Practice deep breathing and let the fresh air fill your lungs and body will life giving oxygen.  Bask in the soft sun and let the Vitamin D wash over you. Nature has a calming or palliative affect and can calm you instantly.  When you're feeling anxious or upset take a minute to go outside and see how your troubles dissolve. Try to find a wooded place to walk and be among the trees.  The woods provide a regenerative and restorative energy that can heal us. 

When we make a concerted effort to get outside and soak in nature we can bring a calmness to our lives and begin to heal ourselves and restore our health and vitality. 

With God all things are possible. 

With Love,

Coach K