🌙 Breath of Nature, and Me 🌙
In Québec City, Canada,
I tried the ZIPLINE over Montmorency Falls.
The moment the wind and mist touched my face,
the light began to shimmer —
and my breath deepened again.
For a brief second,
“Here and now”took on a quiet shape.
In that single breath,
the feeling of being alive
opened gently in my chest.
Sometimes, nature lowers the volume
of the voice inside our mind —
and softly reminds us
that it’s okay to take a step forward,
just as we are.
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To the sound of the waterfall,
I took one slow breath.
Carrying a little fear with me,
I exhaled once,
and the wind and mist
opened up the scenery before me.
We are always
“enough” as we are —
but “not yet” doesn’t have to mean lack.
It can also be a shape of hope with room to grow.
(Dweck)
Both the person I am now
and the one I am becoming —
I want to hold them gently,
and look forward to what’s ahead.
🕊️ Gentle Learnings (soft evidence)
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Research shows that being in touch with nature
can calm the mind and ease feelings of loneliness
by restoring a sense of connection （Keltner & Haidt）。
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Experiencing the vastness of nature
can make time feel slower
and soothe stress responses (Rudd et al.).
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Seeing challenges through curiosity rather than fear
has been linked to higher resilience（Blascovich & Mendes）。
🕊️ Today’s Tiny Practice (3 minutes)
A｜Breathing with sound (1 min)
Listen to the rhythms of nature —
waterfalls, wind, or rain.
Inhale for 4 counts, exhale for 6 —
repeat three times.
→ This helps calm the nervous system
and improve focus (supported by physiological findings).
B｜Noticing small courage (2 min)
Write down one moment
you showed a little courage today.
Examples:
took a new path,
started a conversation,
raised your hand.
→ Making your effort visible
can strengthen self-efficacy —
the belief that “I can act” (Bandura).
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🕊️ A Small Afterword
The water’s rush, the breath’s pause—
here and now felt close again.
Let things unfold at your own pace 🤍
What I share here are small,
research-informed hints 🤍
Effects differ from person to person.
Stay within what feels gentle,
in your own time.
When your heart feels heavy,
choose what feels most fitting and gentle for you.
— a quiet moment,
time in nature,
a gentle word to yourself,
and—if your heart leans that way—
time with someone you trust.
On low-energy days,
it’s okay to simply rest today.
A small step is enough—
stillness is a kind of care.
The time you spent reading this is a gentle moment, too 🌿
I’m also slowly sharing pieces on YouTube—
your quiet support truly encourages me 🤍
If this post felt like a soft breath of calm,
I’d be happy if you save or share it on Instagram 🌿