[lisa-hassin]

Wow, my noticing has been illuminating. It is all I believe I need to achieve peace and clarity. I discovered my main feelings were: tight jaw and belly, feeling disconnected or feeling calm and connected. I realized that slowing down not speeding up is what I need more of. that slowing down is not my normal response and is hard for me. That staying with and being aware of the discomfort in me is hard and something I generally avoid unconsciously. But I am seeing that my world becomes a much safer internal place for me if I can sit with the pain/discomfort, instead of deflect, yell, blame or run to a diversion. I am noticing that work is a diversion. That feeling I need to make a certain amount of money or spend a certain amount of time working has defined me as productive and important. I am noticing all my tendencies to find more work and I am trying hard to listen more deeply. To the voice that wants to find myself in nature, in this work, to not put money or fear in front of this very strong desire I have to deepen. It isn’t going to be found outside of myself, in another job, town or country. It needs to be found within and that journey requires a very different lens. Can I give myself this kind of space as well as commitment to responding differently, so that I can align with my true purpose which in turn will support the health and well being of the world.

[lisa-hassin]

Nature connection for me is believing in the power of the natural world. Trusting the peace, wisdom and support I receive when i connect with nature. this connection can certainly happen in the wild but it also happens throughout my day to day life when I stop and feel into the moment. Notice a spider walking across my floor, a snake slithering by, a breeze moving through my curtains, a smell or a sound shifting my perspective. It’s a moment, any moment, that I choose to slow down, feel into the energy that is always around me and always has a grounding vibration or wisdom to impart. It reminds me of my connection to everything and my self unimportance at the same time. It is often reassuring and always a mirror to my soul. It is my best friend and my biggest obstacle is in giving it enough of my love, appreciation and respect. I also feel my greatest challenge has been communicating my love affair with this entity with those I love the most my children, friends, students and clients.