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#2 We grow when nature enriches us!


What an amazing way to start leading responses than by allowing us to go in groups and enjoy nature! Todd, Ana, and I were able to find the perfect connection to nature and create a quote that describes the moment we were in.

This connection allowed me and, I say, my other peers to take a moment, pause, and connect. There is so much hustle and bustle in my day that I rarely have the time to slow down, so this activity allowed me to create a moment of relaxation.

 

We laughed so hard, and we admired our butterflies and created stories for them as we watched them jump from one flower to the next.

The presentation that we were able to be part of was beautifully crafted, and the fact that they were intentional about creating a space for us to learn outdoors is a true expression of our class. This activity and the way that it made us connect and feel have allowed our group to do the same.

The way that the moment felt, smelled, and sounded will always be remembered. The quote we created together, “There is color within, like butterflies we grow when nature enriches us,” was a symbol of the beautiful collaboration of creativity and teamwork for three busy seniors taking time out to just be!

                                     

I often remember this moment that we were allowed to create during class. Each time I walk past the gardens, I remember to slow down and take a breath. Everything will come in time, and it is important to enjoy what God has given us, which is the beautiful nature around us!

I am looking forward to more connections made in nature with my peers, and I am looking forward to creating these moments when the semester is over.

Take a moment to close our eyes, inhale deeply, and exhale as we share gratitude for the gift of life!

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