Summary

The website content introduces the August 2022 monthly theme and writing prompts for "A Taste for Life," focusing on the inspiration and spiritual healing provided by nature, and encouraging conservation efforts.

Abstract

The "A Taste for Life" platform has designated August 2022 as the month to celebrate nature, with a call to writers to explore the beauty and lessons of the natural world through their writing. The theme encourages participants to reflect on their personal connections with nature, its impact on their well-being, and the importance of preserving natural habitats for future generations. Writers are invited to submit stories inspired by a range of prompts, including word/phrase/quotes, video, and photo prompts, with the aim of showcasing nature's gifts and raising awareness about environmental conservation. The initiative also provides an opportunity for writers to share personal stories about nature's influence on their lives and to contribute to a collective appreciation of the natural world.

Opinions

The author expresses a deep appreciation for nature's beauty and its therapeutic effects during stressful times.
Nature is portrayed as a source of spiritual healing and inspiration, offering valuable lessons and energy to those who engage with it.
There is a strong opinion that it is imperative to protect and conserve the Earth's natural beauty for the benefit of future generations.
The content suggests that nature's role in human life is multifaceted, serving as both a source of wonder and a reminder of the need for environmental stewardship

A Taste for Life | Writing Prompts

August 2022: Monthly Theme and Writing Prompts

Nature freely dispenses inspiration, energy, and natural wisdom if we take the time to stop and have a close look.

The monthly theme for August 2022 is, “nature.” Nature provides us with tons of inspiration, serene beauty, and energy. We only need to take some time from our busy fast pace schedules to stop and look closely.

“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” — John Muir

I love taking a walk in nature. I appreciate nature’s beauty captured all around us. Whether it is forests, mountains, or lake landscapes. Even harsh arid environments have a magnetic beauty.

When life’s roller coaster is on the stressful uphill stretches my walks in nature are therapeutic. The energy, sounds of nature, its beauty, and uniqueness help to relax and energize me.

With our high-velocity lifestyles, it is easy to forget that plants, trees, and natural environments are a blessing in disguise. Time spent in nature has spiritual healing powers.

“One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.” — William Shakespeare

Do we want to protect our earth and its natural beauty for our children and their grandchildren? Then it is time to take action to conserve our natural habitats.

“For most of history, man has had to fight nature to survive; in this century he is beginning to realize that, in order to survive, he must protect it.” — Jacques-Yves Cousteau

During the month of August 2022 let us celebrate nature’s gifts as part of A Taste for Life’s monthly theme. Why not aim at making people aware of the awesomeness of nature using our passions for writing?

Here are a couple of general questions to help us look for the gems in nature that we sometimes forget to notice. I trust you would be able to say, “nature is beautiful,” and, “we should make more attempts at conserving nature for future generations,” after your reflection.

Do you appreciate nature? Why, or why not?
Does nature make you feel elated or sad?
What lessons does nature teach you?
Is nature a blessing in disguise or are natural disasters a foe that makes human life difficult?
Do you have stories to tell about how nature contributed to helping you solve a problem or life crisis?

Ponder the questions above for a couple of minutes. What feelings of joy, sadness, or gratitude did your reflection about nature evoke in you? Feel free to share your story or stories with us.

Are you interested in, and invigorated by, writing prompts? You are welcome to self-publish, and submit stories to other publications or A Taste For Life, based on the August 2022 monthly theme and prompts.

I’m looking forward to reading your stories. Here are some additional word(s), video, and photo prompts to spark your muse.

Word/phrases/quotes prompt(s)

You can use one or all of the words/phrases/quotes to inspire you during the month of August 2022.

A nature photo story
Natural wonders
Myths and legends
“Once upon a time …”
Herbal remedies
“Storms make trees take deeper roots.” — Dolly Parton
Survival
Rainforests
Dancing petals
Indigenous people (9 July, International Day — World’s Indigenous People)
Wildlife
Desertification
Fairies, forests, and magic
Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Natural Disasters — friend or foe?

Video prompts

Prompt 15:

Prompt 16:

Photo prompts

Prompt 17:

Image by bertvthul from Pixabay (cropped)

Prompt 18:

Prompt 19:

Prompt 20:

Photo by Polina Chistyakova, on Pexels (cropped)

Prompt 21:

Image by vishnu vijayan from Pixabay (cropped)

Interested to contribute stories to “A Taste for Life?”

Your submission story should follow these simple rules.

Be inspired by, and related to, a prompt
Be between 1 and 4 minutes long
You can submit your story to any publication of your choice. If you submit to another publication, please link back in your post to “A Taste for Life: Monthly Challenge — August 2022,” and tag me (@j-edmunds) so I can add your story to our newsletter “Celebrating Life.”
Story submitted as a draft if you publish in A Taste for Life
Poetry, fiction, and non-fiction stories/articles are accepted. No racism or hate stories will be published
Adhere to Medium Rules and Terms of Service.

Looking forward to reading your creative stories and wishing you an awesome, fun-filled August exploring nature.

This is story 49/60 of the 60-day writing challenge inspired by Alain Polo.

Want To Write for “A Taste for Life?”

We are open to contributions from new and seasoned writers.

medium.com

If you liked this story consider buying me a coffee or supporting me as a writer by using my referral link to sign up for Medium. It costs $5 a month — giving you unlimited access to stories on Medium. I’ll earn a small commission without any further obligation to you.