welcome sirs KR On Sat, 3 Dec 2022 at 10:14, Yeddanapudi Markandeyulu < yeddanapu...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thank you very much Sir.Though I am not very well learnt,I congratulate > myself for being able to provoke you into a wonderful contribution of a top > level. > YM > > On Sat, Dec 3, 2022 at 10:10 AM Rajaram Krishnamurthy < > keyarinc...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> What Does Nature Teach Us? >> >> When I was 17 years old, I became interested in how nature can provide >> practical lessons and answers to challenges I was facing in my own life. >> >> I read many inspiring books, attended hundreds of classes and sought out >> the best mentors of nature awareness & wilderness skills I could possibly >> find. >> >> What I discovered had a huge impact on my own life, and it just goes to >> show that nature is filled with amazing things to teach us. >> >> One thing I’ve realized is that nature can only teach what you are open >> to discovering. >> >> Since everyone approaches nature from their own unique perspective, >> you’ll find the lessons are driven by what you are personally looking for. >> >> *Nature will teach you different things depending on your goals. It can >> teach you how to think more clearly & scientifically, or enhance your sense >> of spiritual connection, or even achieve personal success. It all starts >> with having an attitude that aligns with your own personal interests.* >> >> Every moment we spend in nature is an opportunity to make amazing >> discoveries about ourselves and the world we live in. >> >> Simply being surrounded by birds & plants has amazing beneficial effects >> for the mind & body. >> >> *1. Naturalist Intelligence* >> >> On the most basic level, nature will teach you about the actual physical >> environment that sustains all life on this planet. There’s a huge >> difference between learning about nature from a book, versus having your >> own real-life experiences with birds, plants, trees & forests. Naturalist >> intelligence <https://nature-mentor.com/improve-naturalist-intelligence/> is >> a recognized learning style that relates to observing patterns in the >> natural world and having empathy for animals. These are inherent human >> skills that anyone can develop by having adventures outside, tracking >> animals, harvesting plants & herbs, and connecting with the birds. But >> naturalist intelligence is not just about knowing things related to plants, >> trees & birds. It’s also about your larger capacity to observe patterns and >> tune into your physical surroundings in all areas of life. Most people in >> the modern world have lost their innate naturalist intelligence, but human >> beings are animals at heart. We’re biologically designed to be surrounded >> by plants, birds & fresh air! With naturalist intelligence, we gain the >> skills to care for our environment and make life better for everyone in the >> process. >> >> *2. Presence & Awareness* >> >> Nature is possibly the world’s best teacher of how to be truly present & >> have awareness in daily life. All you have to do is sit quietly & observe >> your surroundings. Many modern people lead lives that are almost entirely >> driven by a lack of presence & awareness. They get stuck in a loop of >> painful memories from the past, or worrying and planning for the future. >> It’s one of the unfortunate side-effects of living in a technology obsessed >> world with constant screen time, computers, smart phones and high-pressure >> scheduling. Almost never do we allow ourselves the space to simply sit in >> the present moment and observe our experience without judgement. Being >> immersed in nature is like the exact opposite of being driven by >> technology… It’s filled with so much timeless beauty that it pulls you out >> of the internal world of thoughts & ideas. It helps you become grounded in >> the present moment so you can have more access to mental & emotional >> clarity. As nature calls your senses outwards, you’ll find yourself being >> less absorbed with what’s happening in your head and more tuned in with the >> daily experience of life. >> >> *3. Using Your Senses *One of the biggest lessons I ever learned from >> nature was that it’s possible to increase the capacity of human sensory >> awareness <https://nature-mentor.com/sensory-awareness-exercises/>. Most >> people dramatically underestimate the importance of basic seeing, hearing, >> feeling & observation skills. Did you know that many of the most common >> “learning disabilities” like autism & attention deficit disorder have a >> strong sensory component to them? A lot of the therapies that help people >> to overcome learning challenges are focused around providing meaningful >> sensory stimulation. Like many people growing up surrounded by modern >> technology, I spent the first part of my life fairly disconnected from the >> ability to consciously use sensory awareness to make observations about my >> world. I also *really* struggled with focus and attention. But I still >> remember the first time I consciously practiced my sensory awareness skills >> outside by looking at plants & trees, and listening to distant bird sounds. >> It opened up a whole new world of discovery that has dramatically >> transformed my mental clarity and capacity to learn faster by watching & >> listening carefully. >> >> *4. Unstoppable Focus *Along with the increases in overall awareness >> that come from being surrounded by nature, you’ll notice that your ability >> to focus will also really improve. Nature teaches focus by first quieting >> your mind of the distractions, and then captivating or sharpening your >> attention through curiosity. Nature is filled with so many unique sights, >> sounds & smells to tantalize your senses. There’s something around every >> turn to captivate your awareness. This creates a unique kind of balance >> between stretching your senses outwards, and also honing your focus on >> specific things that make you curious. When it comes to exploring nature… >> You never want to get too wrapped up in any one thing because you’ll miss >> out on dozens of others. But you also don’t want to miss the opportunity to >> really dive in and take a close look at whatever is catching your attention >> in the moment. The ability to study a plant or a bird and later recall >> those observations so you can look it up in a field guide requires a level >> of focus that simply doesn’t get nurtured in an indoor classroom. This is >> how nature will teach you a kind of organic scientific focus that’s driven >> by your own developing curiosity rather than the external desire to get >> good grades or achieve status. >> >> *5. Stillness & Meditation One* of the simplest things to do outside is >> be still & meditate. Have you ever noticed that it’s difficult to be >> distracted by thoughts when your mind is being stimulated by a rich >> tapestry of sounds, colors & experiences? This is why many people report >> that simply being in nature is as effective or even more effective than >> sitting in quiet meditation indoors. All you have to do is take a bit of >> time to drop into your body… feel the sunshine & the breeze on your skin… >> and listen deeply to the birds in the distance. You’ll notice that as you >> center yourself in the 5 senses, you’ll naturally drop into a much quieter >> state of mind that is both mentally calm and emotionally peaceful. This is >> a natural state of meditation. No difficult techniques… just pure nature. >> >> *6. Authenticity *Authenticity is one of the big secrets to success >> in life. Nature teaches authenticity by giving you opportunities to be >> alone with yourself in a truly non-judgemental environment. Most people >> choose their life goals based on what other people want for them, or what >> society deems important, rather than what’s truly in their heart. >> >> But following other people’s goals won’t lead you to fulfilment. The >> right goal for one person, is not right for another. This is why it’s >> absolutely critical to get in touch with your own unique path. Nature helps >> you build authentic self-awareness because it doesn’t try to change who you >> are or influence your decisions. Instead, it removes all the outside >> influences of media & other people’s opinions, while amplifying the quiet >> voice of truth that so often gets ignored. Nature doesn’t pretend to be >> something it’s not. There’s no judgement. Just the pure freedom to be >> yourself as you are. This is why people who spend lots of time in nature >> find themselves living a more authentic path in life. >> >> *7. Awe & Wonder *Many people today feel like the world has no magic… >> it’s like we’ve lost the romance & excitement that inspires true creativity >> & progress. But immersing our senses in nature is an opportunity to bring >> back that genuine sense of amazement and magical wonder. Nature is filled >> with so many amazing mysteries and beautiful moments that inspire the mind. >> It’s also filled with the unfiltered realities of life & death in the >> forest. If you spend lots of time in nature, you will eventually encounter >> both the gift of new life, and also the realities of death. Witnessing the >> birth of new animals, and also their deaths evoke a sense of humble >> reverence for the preciousness and fragility of life. These moments of awe >> & wonder will really put things into perspective and clear out the >> negativity from your mind. Any feelings of anger or frustration, or grief >> become replaced by a lightness and open wonder. It’s a sign that you’re >> letting go of attachments and beginning to bask in the beauty of nature. If >> we look back at all the greatest leaders & thinkers throughout history… >> many of them found their insight and inspiration through nature itself. >> >> *8. Gratitude & Appreciation *Nature teaches us how to be grateful >> and appreciate the positive things in life. This is especially apparent >> when we have moments of hardship and pain. Even amidst all the problems of >> life… we discover that birds are still singing, the sun is still shining, >> and somehow life goes on. It doesn’t change the fact that life is going to >> knock you around… but gratitude does enable you to embrace all parts of >> life with greater balance and harmony. Many people today have lost their >> sense of genuine appreciation for life. We’ve become disproportionately >> surrounded by negative influences like news, magazines, and countless other >> things that make us feel bad about ourselves and life. We get lost in the >> fast-paced world of technology & business until each moment of our life is >> filled with things that distract us from what’s truly important. Nature on >> the other hand, helps us to slow down out of the whirlwind and tune our >> minds with the positive things in life. It brings balance to the daily >> negativity that so many of us are exposed to. You’ll notice that simply >> taking time to appreciate the natural world, it reminds you of all the >> things we have to be grateful for in life. >> >> *9. Emotional Freedom *Nature teaches emotional freedom by >> providing a better strategy for dealing with the challenges of life. Have >> you ever noticed that when people feel trapped in a negative emotion, they >> feel pressure to react fast and often make rash decisions to “fix” the >> problem? But the real problem is that making decisions from a negative >> feeling tends to create unwanted results! Sometimes when life gets >> overwhelming, the best solution is simply to take a break and go connect >> with nature <https://nature-mentor.com/how-to-connect-with-nature/>. >> Surrounding yourself with nature gives your mind a chance to catch up and >> unwind, so you can make decisions from a place of freedom rather than >> feeling trapped. Nature has taught me that I don’t have to be a slave to my >> feelings. Whenever I feel trapped by a situation or experience, I always >> know I can step outside and find a different feeling before moving forward. >> It helps you to realize there’s a fluidity to your perspective that lets >> you see things from all different angles. This is true freedom. >> >> *10. Taking Pleasure in The Simple Things *Nature is the essence of >> simplicity. When you learn to absorb joy and pleasure from simple things >> like trees & birds, you become less dependent on complex circumstances in >> order to be happy. At this point it becomes possible to gain fulfilment and >> joy from sitting quietly and listening to crickets chirp. >> >> - Or drinking a hot cup of herbal tea made from wild-crafted plants. >> - Or sitting around a crackling fire in the dark winter. >> >> You find that you no longer need the latest toys or gadgets in order to >> be happy. >> >> The draw of thrill-seeking behaviour becomes more balanced, and you >> become less dependent on other people, which actually gives you more >> freedom to simply enjoy life to the fullest. >> >> *11. Relationships & Emotional Intelligence *Many people notice that >> as they become more sensitive and empathetic to nature, their interpersonal >> relationships also improve. This is partially because your emotions become >> more manageable, and also because you’re developing greater internal and >> external awareness. *First* – You learn to feel what it’s like when you >> get caught up in negativity so you can make different choices. Rather than >> having a knee jerk reaction to the unwanted behaviours of other people, >> you’ll be more likely to step outside and find inner peace before deciding >> what to say or do. As you become more prone to releasing negativity in >> nature, rather than passing it on to others, you’ll notice that people >> start to treat you better and give you less reasons to be upset in the >> first place. *And second* – Another big part of maintaining good >> relationships depends on you being tuned in with the people around you. >> You’ll notice that watching birds and observing nature makes you infinitely >> better at detecting the body language & emotions of fellow humans so you >> can respond more appropriately. >> >> *12. Self-Acceptance & Healing *Being surrounded by nature provides a >> mental spaciousness & opportunity for self-healing. The inner calm & >> clarity found outside means there’s less inner conflict, mental >> distractions & negative emotions draining on your energy. The result is you >> begin to have a greater capacity for self-reflection and gain the ability >> to look at yourself with less judgmental eyes. Rather than feeling shame >> about the unwanted emotions or problems you may be struggling with in life, >> instead you can learn to accept yourself as you are. This self-acceptance >> is exactly what begins the healing process. When you’re able to drop in and >> stop resisting the problem areas, suddenly things begin to flow again. You >> discover new ideas & choices begin to appear spontaneously. You’re able to >> make better decisions from a place of abundance rather than lack because >> you’re feeling good about yourself. >> >> *13. Unconditional Love *Nature teaches unconditional love by allowing >> you to be yourself without judgement. Most people are surrounded every hour >> of every day by judgmental people and negativity. >> >> But when you spend quality time in nature, suddenly you’re free to be >> yourself, and this initiates a gradual letting go of painful emotions, >> thoughts & feelings. Nature doesn’t care about the mistakes you’ve made >> in the past. It doesn’t care what kind of person you are. Nature simply >> exists and allows you to exist with it. This is a very freeing >> experience. Many people have never truly experienced a love that comes >> without conditions. The result is that spending time in nature *starts >> to feel absolutely amazing! *And as you spend more and more time simply >> being present with nature… it just keeps feeling better and better. The >> process is so enjoyable and feels exactly like falling madly in love with >> nature. At the highest levels, you can experience a unity with your >> surroundings that simply feels like pure love, without any attachments or >> conditions. Essentially – your own capacity to love is expanding… which >> enables you to feel loved at a deeper level, but without all the usual >> associations that people have with love on a conditional level. >> >> *14. Spiritual Connection *It’s very common for people to report that >> nature improves their sense of spiritual connection. Here I’m not talking >> about any specific religious beliefs you might have, but rather a simple >> awareness and appreciation for the great mystery behind life. I’ve known >> people in many different religions from Christians & Buddhists to folks who >> are completely non-religious. They all say that nature has deepened their >> sense of connection with the spiritual side of life. The more you look at >> nature and connect with the outdoors, the more you sense there must be >> some kind of intelligent order and truth behind it all. This might be >> described as a presence or consciousness behind life that feels somehow >> alive. Or simply a sense that there’s more beyond life than what we see on >> the surface. This can be very healing for people who struggle with faith, >> or feel incapable of truly living life to the fullest because they’re >> preoccupied by death. Questions about the purpose of life gradually become >> replaced by a feeling of faith and inner peacefulness. (From a famous >> blogger Brian Mortis and money spinners of the west) >> >> NB: I’d add that nature has no concept of ‘fair’. What is, is. Be it >> adversity, weather, being the predator or the prey, chance circumstance and >> fate. There is ultimately no real sense of correctness. Most all species >> will do anything to survive or to ensure the survival of their offspring. >> And when it comes to offspring, the halving of them – nature teaches that >> nothing is more important of a driver to actions. It is the one thing that >> will cause – again most species – the taking of a chance and putting life >> and limb on the line in order to do. Finally, nature teaches that life will >> end. That is the natural order. (Another opposite The Darwin) KR IRs 31222 >> >> On Sat, 3 Dec 2022 at 07:09, Markendeya Yeddanapudi < >> markandeya101...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> *Mar*The Symbiotic Economics-Communication ( Chapter 1,Continued) >>> >>> >>> >>> There are millions and millions of pores on your skin. They inhale and >>> exhale. The slightest touch anywhere on your skin, affects your body >>> informing all the cells in your body, triggering the bacteria in you to >>> take symbiotic action, creating hormonal effects. Every nano part of you, >>> participates in nature, in the planet earth, as a limb of earth. You live >>> by continuously feeling, as part of earth. You are an active participant, >>> synchronizing your life with the living earth, or Gaia. Your life is a saga >>> of feelings, musing and music. You are a nano Universe in the Universe of >>> infinity. But every feeling you feel travels via the air, when you exhale >>> the related smells, on earth and via quantum entanglement affects the >>> electromagnetic waves. >>> >>> The feelings of you are the feelings of the 100,000 trillion bacteria in >>> you. You need not be numbed by the big numbers, the humbling >>> quantification, that there are billions of galaxies, our Milky Way is a >>> minor Galaxy, that our Sun is a minor star, that our earth is a minor >>> planet, that the lithosphere or the surface of the earth (continents and >>> Oceans) is just 00.04% of earth’s mass etc.Your feelings ultimately travel >>> and participate in the electromagnetic waves, participating in diverse >>> photon-syntheses. The basic fact is that every part of a whole has claim to >>> feel as the whole. You can go on feeling happy that you are becoming more >>> and more powerful, as a part of the Universe, when a new star, or galaxy or >>> Quasar is discovered or science yourself and feel how insignificant you >>> are, as you have to do sciencing by thinking that you are an outsider, >>> observer, not part of nature, the basic foolishness which sciencing demands. >>> >>> But when you feel as the Universe, with the power of affecting the >>> universe with your feelings, you continuously gather strength. And you >>> exhale your feelings, your happiness and confidence, into the air which the >>> other organisms inhale. There is a continuous butterfly effect, emanating >>> from every organism. You can feel your importance and strength, when you >>> realize that you can cause the butterfly effects continuously. >>> >>> The fundamental principle of Symbiotic Economics is that every person is >>> important and very significant, and recessions are caused by those who >>> think that their weeping is economic forecasting. Happiness and hope >>> travels and spreads and similarly unhappiness also. >>> >>> In free, lush, thick, and healthy nature there is no room for >>> unhappiness if only you breathe freely. Unfortunately today every >>> university is busy causing depression and a feeling of insignificance, by >>> using the quantification to damage the basic feature of nature, creating >>> rapture. One must remember continuously that not one feeling or emotion can >>> be really quantified, unless one accepts the assumptions of Psychometrics >>> for convenience to wade in unreality. In free nature, there is only rapture. >>> >>> It is for every University to pull education out of the basic depressing >>> approaches. Every University must have free and lush nature as part of its >>> library, where a student feels directly from nature, where he gets the >>> freedom from books and computers. >>> >>> YM >>> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Sanathana dharma and science" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to sanathana-dharma-and-science+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/sanathana-dharma-and-science/CAL5XZopntwoWcKDse_ObWst1XCF63sKhqFjKBkrS1TRTxKagBA%40mail.gmail.com >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/sanathana-dharma-and-science/CAL5XZopntwoWcKDse_ObWst1XCF63sKhqFjKBkrS1TRTxKagBA%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Sanathana dharma and science" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to sanathana-dharma-and-science+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/sanathana-dharma-and-science/CAPYPc14jS_ZCftPiRZOaWnM-enOY6FT4Ps%3D2newTbFZWr6465A%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/sanathana-dharma-and-science/CAPYPc14jS_ZCftPiRZOaWnM-enOY6FT4Ps%3D2newTbFZWr6465A%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. 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