LivSimpl » Nature

Take a detour

LivSimpl — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 06:35:00 +0000

Step off the paved path

Take a deep breath

Swish your feet through some leaves

Resume your journey

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LivSimpl Tip: Bring a plant inside

LivSimpl — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:31:00 +0000

Beautify your workplace with something living. Bring some plants inside. Not only will you break up the oft sterile work environment with something organic and natural, but plants can improve air quality as well.

If you don’t have a green thumb, visit a nursery and ask for recommendations for resilient plants that can thrive with little maintenance.

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LivSimpl Tip: Touch something natural

LivSimpl — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 03:25:00 +0000

So much of our lives are spent in what I refer to as a “manufactured world.” For example, right now I’m sitting (OK, slouching) on a couch made with some kind of synthetic fibers in an air conditioned apartment typing on a plastic keyboard looking at a glowing screen. Far too much of my time is spent like this.

Try touching something natural. Feel the texture on tree bark. Run your hand through leaves on a low-hanging tree branch. Feel cool soil in your hand. I find that even walking on grass instead of a sidewalk can be a welcome change, and makes me appreciate the world a little more.

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LivSimpl Tip: Grow something

LivSimpl — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:00:00 +0000

Go to a nursery, buy a plant and help it grow. We recently acquired a tomato plant and I’ve absolutely loved walking outside each morning before my run to water it. It’s a quiet, peaceful time of day and there’s it’s very rewarding to know you’re helping something grow. Give it a try.

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LivSimpl Tip: Go camping

LivSimpl — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:34:00 +0000

Get away from the hustle and bustle. Leave your laptop and Blackberry at home. In fact, don’t bring anything electronic. Just enjoy the beautiful simplicity nature has to offer. It could prove quite enlightening to see that you can get by (and enjoy life!) without all the distractions you normally feel are necessary.

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LivSimpl Tip: Barefoot

LivSimpl — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 06:38:00 +0000

It’s not a big thing, but take some time to find a patch of grass and walk around barefoot for a while. You’ll enjoy it.

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