Part of living eco-friendly, is to develop your own relationship to the land. We do this, by connecting with nature, where we’re living. Hopefully, even if you live in a city, there is nature not too far away, like a park, a piece of forest, or a small beach by a lake. Make this into your own sanctuary, that you visit regularly. But, how do you then develop a sense of being one with nature?

Here are some tips:

• Be present (don’t distract yourself with music, or even conversations)
• Indulge in your senses (notice the scents, sounds and sights, touch the surface of a rock or tree)
• Assume a state of wonder (marvel at the height of trees, the delicate design of leaves, colorful flowers and the beauty of it all)
• Remember your place in the eco-system (which animals are below you and which are above you in the hierarchy of preys and predators)
• Notice the seasons (and eat accordingly when possible)
• Grow something in a garden, or a pot indoors, and tend to with care

Simply put, spend time outdoors and feel the aliveness, that you also are part of.