I want to share something special that happened today at the edge of the forest. You know those moments when you’re drawn to nature without quite knowing why? That was me this afternoon.
A Forest’s Silent Invitation
I didn’t venture deep into the woods – just stood at its threshold. Sometimes that’s all we need. The forest has this remarkable way of giving us exactly what we need, even when we can’t name what we’re seeking.
The Art of Standing Still
Here’s what happened when I simply stopped and stood motionless:
- A squirrel appeared, perched on an old branch knot, contentedly munching its treasure
- More squirrels emerged, scattered among the trees like living ornaments
- Leaves danced their gentle dance in the breeze
- Birds flitted from branch to branch
- Tiny insects traced their paths along tree bark
Nature’s Moving Meditation
What amazes me most is how the forest answers questions we haven’t even formed yet and heals parts of us we didn’t know needed mending. It’s as if standing still becomes a key that unlocks nature’s secret show.
An Invitation to Notice
If you’re feeling weary today – or any day – try this simple practice:
- Find your nearest patch of woods
- Stand at its edge
- Be completely still
- Let the movement around you unfold
That’s it. No special equipment needed. No expertise required. Just you, some trees, and the willingness to notice.
Sometimes the most profound moments come not from doing more, but from standing still long enough to let nature’s movement remind us we’re part of something larger than ourselves.
When was the last time you stood still in nature? What did you notice?
