#mindfulnessofnature

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Loving on the light. . Spending time in womb-like spaces seems to be my thing ATM. First the ReTreat at HOME and now this awesome beech tree. . Low to the ground, shaded by its limbs I crawled, sat, meditated and marvelled at wonder of life. Amongst all of everything, there's stillness and beauty to be found. Though my mind may want to move and shake and point out 'what's scary' the truth is things are miraculous. . There's the Earth and sky, stars and moons, seas, humans and heart beats. There's love and cake and presence and breathing. There's me and you and touch and hugs and words and silence. . Love to you, right now. Whoever and wherever you may be. . #andbreathe #love #light #trust #nature #beauty #meditator #trees #mindfulnessofnature #alive #breathing #mindfulnessofbreath #mindfulnesscoach #hereandnow #miracles #spiritjunkie #lightworker #trust #walkingthepath #miracles #life #light #sun #leaves #lovetrees #shotoniphone7plus #slowmo #movingpicture #motionphoto #rays (at Manchester, United Kingdom)

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Do you know how beautiful you are, sweet one? How divine your heart is, how bright the light you hold; no matter what’s gone down with you today? No matter your age, life experience, traumas, successes, appearance etc etc etc... . You . Are . Beautiful. . And nothing can negate this. Not any thought in any mind that may say what’s wrong with you or me or anyone else. . You . Are . Spectacular. . You . Are . Light. . Just like the essence of that which we are made of; stardust. . #iamlight #indiaarie #singing #outsidesinging #naturemeditation #mindfulnessofnature #divineyou #miracles #selflove #joy #anger #flow #peace #music #upliftingsong

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#mindfulnessofnature #stoppingtosmelltheflowers

Aromatherapy practitioners use lavender oil to ease anxiety, and for wondrous reason. For me, it's a smell as comforting as a cuppa... and simply taking the time to inhale it is an act of self-care. So when I pass growing lavender, I love to give it a lil' squeeze and sniff the oil that's given. Doing so is a gift to me (from me) which says 'I'll take this moment to do something soothing, sweet one.'

Ten years ago, I didn't do things like this. But life's taught me the importance of gentleness and practicing mindfulness has been a big part of that. Going one moment at a time and treating myself with kindness have been life changing.

Maybe lavender isn't your thing, perhaps it's smelling a fresh, bright rose or pausing to savour the big ol' blue sky floating above. But, in any case, it's the taking a moment to get present that does it; to notice our environment and that we're a wondrous human inside of it. This is what reminds us we're safe in our own hands. 'I can take care if you' (you say) 'you wondrous being with senses and feelings and a life in this world that's so busy it makes your head spin... so right now, I'll breathe. Right now, I'll pause. Right now I'll notice this beauty.'

I invite you to take a moment, if and when you feel like it. Smell the flowers, nod at the green grass or let your skin ssavour the sun for one more second than usual. Notice it, notice how you feel, then go on with your day.This is mindfulness in action and, each time we practice it, our life can't help but change for the better.

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Beauty spotted - even in the rain ☔️ . Today I'm practicing gratitude or (an even nicer word) 'appreciation' because it transforms my moments and enriches everything ✨. Appreciation allows us to luxuriate in the loveliness that's already here so there's no need to grasp for more or reach out of this moment. All that's required of us, sweet one, is to breathe in, breathe out, and be here (#phew). And what we're appreciating can be 'simple' things (like clean air, flowers with raindrops on and cups of tea... ) though, having said that, these are (in actual fact) pretty d*#n miraculous in themselves because... life is miraculous. Rain falling, leaves sprouting and clouds floating above our constantly spinning planet... #awesome #miracles #beauty #mindfulnessofnature #mindfulnessofbeauty #lifeisbeautiful #mindfulnesscoach #meditation #presence #gratitude #appreciation #spiritjunkie #peace #love #joy #presence #peaceofmind #shotoniphone7plus (at Manchester, United Kingdom)

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I thought this little one was a gonner… (since it went floppy and grotty and generally unhappy) so imagine my delight when, after a new pot and location... it perked right up. One true, simple example of healing and transformation in a world of so many. #noticingbeauty #healing #trust #alliswell #wellbeing #health

Hoping this image brings you joy…

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One of the loveliest affects of my mindfulness practice is appreciation. Appreciation of anything and everything that's happening right now; noticing what's in my environment, the people in it, my own emotions with their power and pulsing and varying waves. This isn't to say I'm bathed in gratitude all day long. But by being present to my moment to moment experience (which is what it means to be mindful) I'm present to what is... and when I'm present to what is, I can appreciate it. This may sound too easy to be true, but the power of living within the present moment - as opposed to being lost in thought about the past or the future- is revolutionary. Being Here and Now is a transformational experience for the mind, body and nervous system and it changes lives. If you'd like to practice some mindfulness, you can find guided meditations by following the YouTube link on my website (link in bio). Or find me directly on YouTube at Ellie Paskell Mindfulness. #mindfulnessofnature #presence #alive #flowers #nature #miracles #freshair #grace #love #lilac #summer #manchester #beauty #gratitude #love #joy #peace #elliepaskellmindfulnessteacher #mindfulnesscoach #meditation #wellbeing (at Manchester, United Kingdom)

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Miracles are abundant. Look at this ray of light, my friend. This is the essence of everything - nothing can be seen by our physical eyes without light. Everything we see is light reflecting off an object. Everything is light. Everything is shining and miraculous - including sadness, anger, pain... including joy, abundance, first autumnal trees and your body. . You are beautiful. You are miraculous. You are life flowing through a human suit. You are awesomeness. You breathe and think and sit with a beating heart which yearns and loves and experiences - just like that within the chest of every other human you meet. . This is life in its raw, flowing simplicity. This is coming back to the moment over and over. This is beingness and love. This is mindful living. . #amazing #life #beauty #you #mindfulnessofnature #presence #alive #humanmiracle #shotoniphone7plus #light #rays #sun #englishcountryside #nature #treesister #spiritjunkie #miraculoushuman #lightwarrior #rewilding #ifttt (at Manchester, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnOExPBHvyE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1covhzr1wjwxp

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What’s possible for you when you allow your wings to truly open? . #awesomeyou #beauty #mindfulnessofnature #selflove #ifttt (at Manchester, United Kingdom)

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Song, part one... . After a beautiful morning and tempestuous afternoon yesterday I lay, back-down, heart-pumping on the earth. When I’d meditated there for a while - felt the solid, soft, potent support of Mamma Gaia 🌏 I was revived and opened my eyes to see glistening rays all around. The trees swam above with the wind and birds sang, reminding me of my divinity. . Yum . Then this came out. . #iamlight #indiaarie #singing #outsidesinging #naturemeditation #mindfulnessofnature #divineyou #miracles #selflove #joy #anger #flow #peace #music #upliftingsong (at Manchester, United Kingdom)