Summary

The web content discusses the therapeutic effects of nature and the practice of going barefoot to reconnect with the earth and restore inner balance, encouraging participation in "Go Barefoot Day" and highlighting the "Life Prompt" initiative by Pockett D, along with showcasing various creative contributions from different authors.

Abstract

The article titled "Surrender and Flow: Go Outside Barefoot, Reconnect to Balance" is featured in the "Life Newsletter №14" and emphasizes the importance of nature as a means to cope with stress and personal challenges. The author shares personal experiences of finding solace in nature, such as watching contrails, and introduces a collaborative writing prompt themed around nature's healing power. The initiative, led by creative talent Pockett D, invites individuals to restore their inner balance by engaging with the outdoors, particularly through the act of "earthing" or walking barefoot. The article also promotes "Go Barefoot Day" on June 1st, citing its health benefits and encouraging acts of kindness. Additionally, it highlights the work of Soles4Souls, an organization that turns unwanted shoes into opportunities for those in need. The piece concludes with a call to action for creative friends to participate and shares submissions from a testimonial round of a writing challenge.

Opinions

The author finds personal relationships emotionally taxing and prefers work as an escape.
Nature, especially watching contrails, serves as a source of relief and a reminder of childhood for the author.
The author believes in the power of acceptance and going with the flow during challenging times.
Being in nature is seen as a way to remain open to life's positives and reduce stress.
The practice of "earthing" is endorsed for its health benefits, including increased antioxidants, reduced inflammation, and

Life|Wellness|Writing Prompt

Surrender and Flow: Go Outside Barefoot, Reconnect to Balance

Life Newsletter №14

Photo by Michele (The Sober Vegan Yogi — with permission)

Work happens to be my escape.

The reason is I find personal relationships, be it, family or friends, have this tendency to weigh me down emotionally. It’s not like I can switch off whenever I want to, especially in the case of family members who are not doing well healthwise.

Fortunately, I have nature to give that much-needed relief from stress and anxiety. Recently, I find watching contrails in the sky strangely soothing.

Probably because it reminds me so much of my childhood.

I thought it would be a great idea to do a prompt collab about nature that will hopefully inspire everyone to restore, reconnect and recharge by being in the lap of nature.

So, I approached pockett dessert, a superbly talented creative, who kindly agreed to do the prompt collab.

So without further ado, I present Pockett D!

© pockett dessert, balancing by the lake

🍃June Life Prompt

Restoring inner balance during the winds of change

Surrender and flow — a sign on my desktop. A gale-force wind hurls dust and grime, then a strange crackling sound — before the power cut off.

In an instant, one can be uprooted. Knocked off balance.

Twenty feet away, a broken tree canopy swallows the backyard. Thankfully, everyone is safe. We gather to assist with clean-up. Remove the debris. Share fridges and freezers — acts of kindness for those left without.

A day passes, and two turns into three. It is easy to feel powerless when fear and frustration seep in. In protective mode, I close myself off from living life.

When the winds of life storm in, acceptance is key — surrender and go with the flow.

Being in nature keeps me open to receiving — all the good in life.

Time spent outdoors earthing reconnects me to inner calm. Bare feet on grass and hands in the soil — stress reducers for balance to reflow back into my life.

This June 1st is Go Barefoot Day — kick off your shoes! Reconnect with the earth and help a stranger.

Walking barefoot, known as “earthing,” has gone from being a kooky and playful trend to a scientifically researched practice with remarkable health advantages, such as increasing antioxidants, reducing inflammation, and improving sleep. — www.mindbodygreen.com

How do you restore inner balance when the winds of life knock you off your feet?

About Go Barefoot Day Are you Spring cleaning? Consider donating a pair of gently used shoes to Soles4Souls. Since 2005, 56 million pairs of shoes have been donated worldwide.

Turn shoes and clothing into opportunity.

At Soles4Souls, we turn unwanted shoes and clothing into opportunity, by keeping them from going to waste and putting…

www.soles4souls.org

Everyone is invited to participate including my amazing photographer/writer friends B.R. Shenoy, Mahein Kazi, The Sober Vegan Yogi, Sara Burdick, William J Spirdione, Boateng Sekyere, Victoria Gregg, Dr. Preeti Singh, Walter Pop Matthews IV

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