The world that moved on like it’s supposed to, like time and nature intended, and I can only watch everything fade into the past. Sounds depressing but it’s not, it’s liberating actually. What I bring forward now is what I choose to carry and it’s surprisingly little. What matters and who matters is such an easy list to keep.
I’m a big fan of connecting with the natural world because the natural world doesn’t judge me. A forest, a beach, or a mountain doesn’t ask you to “get over it.” It simply holds you, allowing you to cry, scream, or sit in silence without expectation. It’s a safe place for pain and it makes it feel less overwhelming and isolating.
Nature is also a reminder of the cycle of life and death. Nature is a constant, visible reminder of cycles—of growth, decay, death, and rebirth. Seeing a decaying log give life to new mushrooms, or a field of wildflowers that will die back in winter only to return in spring, can gently reframe your experience of loss. It doesn’t erase the pain, but it can place it within a larger, more bearable context of a continuing world.
Hopelessness is the belief that nothing will ever change. Nature is the ultimate antidote to this fixed mindset as it changes continuously.
Using nature to heal and help with grief is not about adding another task to a to-do list. It’s about taking things away — stripping away the noise and allowing your soul to return to its natural, balanced rhythm. Nature is compassionate, it’s an always-available companion on the road to healing and living a more grounded life. So go for a walk, sit on a bench, take a hike, or just find some grass to put your bare feet on. It matters.
Remember, if you spend to much time navigating dark waters you’ll end up looking down into the depths instead of up at the stars.
Wishing you a peace filled day!
