Our nature never rushes, so why do we always have to?

Have you ever watched a tree grow?

It doesn't try to reach for the sky. It doesn't ask the sun to shine faster or the rain to fall sooner. It just stands there, rooted in the ground, present in every moment, growing in its own perfect time.

 

Nature is never in a hurry – and yet everything gets done.

This simple truth is easy to forget in modern life, where hustle and bustle are the norm and “rest” seems like a hidden guilt. We wake up with a to-do list before we even get out of bed. We push our bodies, minds, and spirits to the extreme, chasing goals, expectations, and sometimes... just distraction. But where are we actually heading in all this hustle and bustle—and what are we leaving behind?

 

 

When life feels like a race

 

I remember a time when my life felt like an endless sprint. I was trying to juggle work, marriage, social obligations, and maintain the appearance of “balance.” But inside, I was exhausted. Not just tired—I was spiritually and emotionally drained. I felt like I was drowning in motion.

 

One morning, I went to a pond in the woods near my house—no phone, no headphones, just me and the rustling of the leaves. I sat down by the stream and listened to the gentle murmur of the water, the wind swaying the trees, and the birds singing in the treetops. In that silence, I realized something profound: nature was in no hurry, and yet it was full of life. Everything was growing, moving, breathing... slowly but surely.

And at that moment, I began to breathe again.

 

 

The healing power of nature

 

An ancient wisdom lies hidden in the movement of nature. The sun rises and sets every day without anyone telling it to. Rivers patiently, not violently, carve out canyons. Flowers bloom when they are ready. Trees shed their leaves without fear of losing their beauty.

So why do we humans resist the seasons of our lives?

 

Nature has always had the ability to heal a broken soul and bring clarity to a foggy heart. Walking barefoot on grass (a practice known as grounding) has been shown to reduce stress and inflammation. Sitting in the sun increases serotonin levels and naturally improves mood. Water—whether we're bathing in a warm tub or listening to the sound of ocean waves—has a calming and cleansing effect on the nervous system.

And perhaps most importantly, nature doesn't want anything from us. It simply invites us to be.

 

 

Yoga and peace: Returning to our inner nature

 

Yoga is a return. A return to breath, to consciousness, to the present moment. In yoga, we don't try to become something new – we let go of what we are not. Just as trees shed their leaves in autumn, we let go of expectations, tension, and ego.

If you live a busy life, try starting your day with the Viparita Karani pose (legs up against the wall). This is a deeply restorative pose that helps calm the nervous system, improves blood circulation, and reminds the body to receive instead of always giving.

 

Start your meditation with a breathing exercise: sit on the floor with your legs crossed, your back straight, and your eyes closed. Slowly inhale through your nose for a count of four, hold your breath for four counts, and exhale for four counts. Imagine roots growing from your spine into the ground. Let the earth carry your worries away.

Try incorporating meditation walks in nature—walk slowly, breathe deeply, and observe the small miracles around you: a blade of grass, a butterfly fluttering by, the warmth of the sun's rays on your skin.

 

 

Wisdom from life: When nature speaks

 

I once met a woman at yoga who had experienced an unimaginable tragedy – she had suddenly lost her partner. She said she couldn't bear the pain, so she set out on a journey. For months, she walked through forests, mountains, and along rivers. With each step she took, she left a piece of her sadness behind and gathered a piece of peace. She said that nature never judged her pain—it simply held it until she was able to hold it herself.

 

That's what nature does. It doesn't try to fix us—it simply embraces us. It teaches us to trust the rhythm of things and to know that even in stillness, we grow.

 

 

An invitation for you: Slow down and start again

 

Dear reader, if you feel lost, tired, or like you are running without a goal, stop.

Go outside. Put your hand on a tree. Watch the clouds float by. Let the sun warm your face. You don't have to do anything at that moment. Just be.

 

And if you can, lie down in the Shavasana position in a park or under a tree. Let your body sink into the ground. Breathe in the rhythm of life that is always present—regular, slow, sacred.

We are not machines. We are not designed to be faster, harder, and endless. We are also part of nature. We are made to rest. To listen. To blossom in our own time.

And in this remembrance, in this return, we find ourselves again.

 

 

Take a deep breath. Take your time.

Nature is never in a hurry—and neither do you have to be.

Namaste...