Reconnecting
Our daily lives always seem to be getting in the way of the things we truly care about. And the longer we go without taking time to reconnect to the world around us, the harder it seems to be. Take the time to think to yourself, when was the last time you made a point to do that? I should add that the idea of reconnecting with the world around us might look different to different folks. There is no right way to reconnect.
This isn’t even something I’m good at all the time. Between running a business, working full time, and managing my relationships occasionally I’ll realize it has been a bit too long since I got some fresh air and felt the sun on my skin. Now is one of those times, as I am writing this, I am sitting on a lawn chair in the north woods of Wisconsin. No cellphone service to speak of. Just some family and friends, and of course my laptop so that I can write this.
There is something about going out in nature and spending some time. It feels good, almost nourishing. And when it’s been a while it’s almost like going too long without eating. You’re so hungry that you actually end up nauseated with no appetite, but as soon as you get that first bite you realize just how hungry you were. I think most of us are starving without even realizing it.
For me, it’s time in nature. For others it might be earthing, the practice of walking barefoot on the soil to establish a physical connection to the earth. I don’t know if there’s any science behind that, but it feels nice. A practice that I’d like to get back into is making time to ride my bicycle more often. I used to live in a townhouse right off a major bike trail. It was hard not to make time to get outside there. If I went left, I would end up in a nature reserve and if I went right, it would take me into downtown Waukesha, amongst the historic buildings and architecture.
In episode six of The Feronus Podcast Rico talked about his time growing up in Waukesha and finding respite along the winding bike trail that encompasses Frame Park. The sounds of the fox river lazily flowing towards the dam, ducks and geese happily swimming about, and the songs of birds fill the air. If you didn’t know any better, you’d think you were an hour outside the city.
For others it could be the exact opposite. Bustling city streets, and noisy cars, some people thrive in that kind of chaos. Do what’s right for you. Do what feels good. Just be sure to take the time. It’s worth it.
How do you reconnect to the world around you? I’d love to hear! Please leave a comment down below and join in the conversation
