On This Day We Are One With Nature

Welcome Victoria to day 6 of the Add Joy challenge! Last week was freezing in my neck of the woods and this week is shaping up to pretty decent (about -5 which in Canadian is basically summer weather). I hope wherever you are joining me from today, that you aren’t freezing!

What does joy mean to you?

Joy is feeling the sunshine on my face, as I savor the peace of the woods, moving my body to the rhythm of a bubbling creek.

How do you add joy to your life?

I add joy to my life by creating space each day to enjoy fresh air – whether a long hike with my dogs, kayaking on a lake, riding, biking, or simply a few minutes sitting out on the porch with a favorite book or cup of coffee.

Today’s Add Joy Challenge

Spend time in nature today. Even if you have a busy schedule, carve out time – even if it’s just five minutes to start with – get outdoors. This could be going on a walk to move your body or it could simply be sitting still with a warm beverage of choice, noticing what you are feeling, seeing, smelling, hearing, and tasting. This is a simple exercise but can be very grounding in the midst of a chaotic day.

Thank you Victoria. I used to hate winter. Really hate the cold until I started a weekly walking book club. It didn’t take long to start looking forward to being outside in nature and with friends even in -20 weather. It made winter a lot more fun not being couped up inside all day.

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Victoria Grace is a social worker and author who writes words to accompany you on your healing journey. Victoria has published four poetry collections with main themes including: mental health, chronic pain, trauma healing, burnout recovery, nature, and hope. Through her own experiences with chronic illnesses and mental health challenges, Victoria is able to write with empathy and authenticity. Writing is her way of processing and sharing her story, in the hopes that she can encourage others who are struggling to find hope and feel seen in their own healing journeys.

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