Life for most of us, is hectic and fast-paced.

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We rush from one meeting to the next.

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There are errands to run and bill to pay.

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Sometimes it can all feel a bit much.

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We can get overwhelmed and frustrated.

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The stress builds and builds until we collapse, or take a break.

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And we return again to normal lives and we get stressed once more.

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It is a vicious cycle.

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One that is not easy to beak.

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Yes in order to de-stress there is one thing that helps more than anything else.

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It is not just about taking a break or grabbing a drink.

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For when we change our environment and spend time in nature, something magical happens.

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We can feel the breeze on our backs as we go for a walk in the woods.

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The green of the forest or the browns and reds of the desert fill up our eyes.

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Our ears are filled with the sounds of birds chirping and singing.

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Going into nature is a full body experience.

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It engages all of our senses.

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From the beautiful views, to the smells and sounds of the planet, it takes us far away from our daily lives.

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Not only do we connect to the environment, we also connect to ourselves.

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That connection brings us joy and a profound sense of awe.

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From the sunrises and the sunsets, we are whisked away from our daily chores.

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For connecting to nature is the surest, deepest way to release our stress.

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It brings us back to the basics of life.

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And reminds us that regardless of what we might be going through, there is still beauty in the world.

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Nature can be harsh.

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Yet even in it's harshness, there is still healing to be found.

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Whether we enjoy the ocean, or the mountains, or the plains of the desert, there is something for everyone.

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We only have to seek it out.

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To immerse ourselves in nature only take a bit of travel.

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Leaving our concrete cities behind us and going to where the population is small.

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When we leave nature alone it thrives.

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But if we take it for granted, we will damage it's beautiful beyond measure.

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For the best way to appreciate nature is to actually be present to it.

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To seek it out and spend time in it feeling how different it feels to be in the middle of it.

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There are so many benefits of connecting to and honoring this planet.

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The least of which is releasing our stress and rejuvenating our soul.

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So when was the last time you spent some quality time in nature?

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~ Sam Liebowitz, The Conscious Consultant

Host of The Conscious Consultant Hour