In this intimate conversation, we look back and look forward on the year and the lessons our team has learned from being in close connection to nature. Belinda talks about how nature has been a profound and lifelong learning experience for her and how it is accessible and universal to everyone. Omar shares about the importance of gratitude and mindfulness in allowing us to adapt to change and be present in the moment. Arlene reminds us of the eternal and our shared humanity through nature.Nature is a source of stillness and presence, and  it can help us to understand the cycles and transitions of life. Experiencing nature allows us to deepen our practices of stillness and presence, and provides an anchor points for understanding the world around us.This week we invite you to take a moment to go outside. Find some soil to put your feet or your hands in. And remember that connection that we all have to the earth that is always available to us.Please consider making a donation to support the Gratitude Blooming Podcast at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XB4YL5S75X6S2Every donation helps us continue to bring you inspiring stories — and as a thank you, you'll receive a digital card deck subscription worth $200!Go to www.gratitudeblooming to sign up for our newsletter to stay up-to-date with new episodes and other exciting updates. --------If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star rating and review. Your feedback is valuable to us and helps us grow.You can also share your thoughts and comments by emailing us at hello@gratitudeblooming.com. We love hearing from our listeners.And don't forget to check out our shop at www.gratitudeblooming.com where you can support the podcast even further. Thank you for your continued support. We appreciate you!