How To Use Nature To Reinvigorate Your Spirit

10/22/2019

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Garden pyrotechnic, Allium ‘Purple Sensation,’ in the drying inflorescence at The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky. Photo by Jenny Leigh Hodgins

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Photo Essay Series
By Jenny Leigh Hodgins

This is the third of my photo essay series featuring images from YourCreativeChord’s newly designed 2020 nature photo calendars. The calendars include monthly self-care themes highlighting strategies for nurturing your creativity and inspiration.

This powerful garden pyrotechnic display caught my attention on a trip with my mother to The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky. We came a tad too late to catch the vivid purple blooming stage, but I found these natural fireworks to be a stunning visual celebration.

Seeing this flower in its transition from one stage to the next sends the message; “Never let your spirit die.” These amazing alliums bring something new to each phase of their life cycle. I reflected on the impact having this kind of attitude each day would have on my life and those around me.

These seemingly exploding plants symbolize the joy of creating something new. They manifest an expression of the compassionate force within life. Their spirit shines as an example of constant, vibrant growth.

The spectacle encourages me to rise above laziness, fear, doubt, and any other form of darkness. These tall, bold stems of greenery, an epitome of strength and vigor, awaken within me a fresh resolve for taking action in my life. The flowers seem to announce that this attitude toward continual development is the key to feeling real joy.

Sometimes I feel like nature speaks to me, like Snow White’s guilelessness, trusting in the birds and animals around her. When I snapped this photo of pyrotechnic flowers, I felt an explosion of renewed determination in my heart.

This is how creativity revives itself from immersion in nature. The dynamic, colorful, textured canvas of plant life brings medicinal healing and vitality to the mind, body and soul.

That transformative power is enough to change any situation into new progress and development. This spirit to create something new leads to feeling more joy, energy and inspiration. It’s my hope that my photo helps you use nature to reinvigorate your fresh spirit, too.

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2 Comments

Marjie Mare

10/22/2019 10:55:41 am

My job is very demanding and there are days, after giving them all, I have to stop at a park, let nature reinvigorate me before going home. A walk on the beach, can bring me so much peace and inspiration as well.

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10/22/2019 11:24:22 am

Dear Marjie,
Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful input. I'm glad you incorporate self-care through nature immersion! Something so simple can bring powerful healing and energy. I'm glad you have the beach and park close enough to enjoy! I love that you do this after work for a regular de-stress routine! That's a helpful tip for all! Let's all treasure our beautiful world and get out there to enjoy it more!

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