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Every morning I wake up early and spend 10 to 15 minutes sitting in silent observation of nature. I keep my eyes open, sit silently, take slow deep breaths, and try to quiet my mind and let myself get lost in the nature around me.

This is my morning nature meditation. 

But it is also time I spend observing and learning from nature which helps guide my designs.

When I take walks on my land I slow down and take moments to stop and observe. This let's me see where water collects, the path of the winds, what areas are sunny and which areas are shady. I notice volunteer plants (and plants planted by the local feathery gardeners aka birds) which help me decide which plants I should plant.

Slowing down and observing nature is how I get to know the land I live on.

It's also how I see how my work has changed the land. Sometimes for good and sometimes not so good. But without observation I would not be able to adjust my designs and improve my work.

Of course taking time to observe nature is also healing. Since taking time every morning for nature meditation I have noticed myself being more relaxed. It takes more to get me frustrated. I'm just calmer now and I feel better.

Every morning a little hummingbird hangs out with me during my morning meditation. Normally it goes to various flowers getting its breakfast. But yesterday I got to watch it take a series of baths in the dew that had collected on the leaves of an osoberry. It was amazing to watch this little bird taking a morning bath on a leaf.

Already I'm gaining a better understanding and connection with the land that I live on.

So my wild tip for you is to make sure to take time to slow down and observe nature. This is a core part of building a natural life.

If you want to learn more check out this week's blog post all about nature trails.

[Nature Trails - 3 Reasons Why You Should Build Them](https://www.wildhomesteading.com/reasons-for-nature-trails)

Thanks Team Wild!

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