Last Updated on September 23, 2020 by Ellen Christian
Nature gives us many gifts and I know that I don’t always notice them. Each morning, the sun rises and lights up the sky with beautiful colors. Some days I am looking out the window and notice it. More often than not, I am rushing around trying to get things ready for the kids or myself to get the day started. It would really only take a few minutes for me to stop in front of the window and watch the sun rise. Most days, it just doesn’t happen.
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Accepting the Gifts from Nature
I’m sure you’ve probably seen those cute new Planters’ Peanuts commercials where Mr. Peanut talks about the Power of the Peanut. My favorite is the Gifts of Nature commercial where he talks about accepting the gifts from nature. Planters’ Peanuts are wholesome snacks that are a gift from nature. That commercial got me thinking. Why don’t we notice and accept the gifts from nature in our lives?
I chose to live in rural Vermont because of the beautiful location and opportunity to be closer to nature. We have ducks, chickens, gardens and fruit trees. I find myself going through each day being so rushed and frrazzled that I miss most of the gifts that nature is giving me. Autumn was nearly over before I noticed how gorgeous the colors of the leaves were in the back yard. For me it’s all about slowing down enough to enjoy them so I thought I’d share a few tips that are helping me accept the gifts from nature.
- Unplug – Turn off the television and the radio. Turn off your cell phone, computer and tablet. I know. It’s hard.
- Don’t Multi-task while you’re trying to enjoy nature. Devote all of your senses to what you’re experiencing.
- Close Your Eyes – Block out what you’re seeing and breathe deeply. Do you smell the fresh cut grass, the roses on the rose bush, the fallen leaves?
- Enjoy the gifts from nature “as is”. Pop a handful of delicious Planters’ peanuts in your mouth. They need nothing extra added to them. They are delicious as is. What a perfect snack.
Harnessing the power of the peanut is about accepting the gifts that nature gives us: six essential nutrients and protein. But you gotta eat the peanut to accept the gifts that nature gave us. Let’s get wholesome up here and eat the peanut! Two perfect halves, in it for the long haul. Watch the video to learn more.
I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.
Are you accepting the gifts from nature in your life?
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Ellen is a busy mom of a 24-year-old son and 29-year-old daughter. She owns six blogs and is addicted to social media. She believes that it doesn’t have to be difficult to lead a healthy life. She shares simple healthy living tips to show busy women how to lead fulfilling lives. If you’d like to work together, email info@confessionsofanover-workedmom.com to chat.
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