Just taking a moment before I plan the evening yoga class to pause and appreciate this ‘one wild precious life’ (Mary Oliver, poet).

The spring reminds us that everything is impermanent. When leaves fall they are replaced by buds and blossoms. Raindrops fall, but soon evaporate and become clouds. Our lives too, though they often feel secure, are short in the context of this earth and galaxy.

Today it feels so important to stop, look, smell and listen to the wonderful natural world around us, whether we are in a city, town or countryside, there are always signs of nature.

We are intrinsically connected both to this earth, (the air we breathe, the food we eat which is converted into new cells and energy), and to each other. The actions of each of us have a ripple effect.

I shall take 5 minutes to stop and witness (observe and sense) before I move on with my day.

Wishing you a wonderful day, may the nature around you soothe and strengthen you.