Hello you amazing people! I hope you all had an amazing presidents day, and got to spend some well earned family time. I got the opportunity to spend all day ice fishing with some friends of mine, and I learned a few lessons I wanted to share with you! #1: PatienceI am sure many of you are familiar with this one, whether from being a parent, an avid fisher, or just any person who has to wait in a long line. When you are ice fishing, you have to be very patient in order to catch anything. Often times in our modern world we are greeted with instant gratification around every bend. When we order something on Amazon, we are annoyed when it doesn't have two or one day shipping. When a line is longer than you like, you may get impatient with those in front of you. I don't think the saying 'patience is a virtue' is one new to any of us. Something we must realize is that all good things require time. I mean, would you rather have an egg that was quickly cooked by barely touching the pan, or would you rather have an egg that was cooked over several minutes? I know that may seem like an odd example, but it brings up the thought about the value of putting a proper amount of time into things. #2: The importance of time in natureHave you ever noticed how little time we spend out in nature? In fact most people hardly go outside except to move between their car and other buildings. I have found it is truly amazing to be able to spend some time in the great outdoors. When we spend time in nature, we connect with our roots. We are able to just get away from it all and relax. Nature can serve as a source of inspiration as well, causing us to see and realize things we never did before. For me, nature has always been so essential for my thinking. Whether that be simply getting out of the house for a walk around the block, or a full blown week camping, I do some of my best thinking in nature. I think that most people lose that connection to thought, self, and nature amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life. #3: Just enjoy yourself and have funAnd last but not least, we need to have fun. After my brother caught a fish, I absolutely insisted that he start doing some silly poses with it. Often times, we get into this mindset of everything just has to be work, but that is not all there is to life. We need to take the time to just appreciate the simple moments, and let loose. A little bit of fun can go a long way to brighten your day the the day of those around you. A simple smile or laugh can make a huge difference in someones day. Smiles and laughter are contagious, and really they are healthy for you. The very action of smiling even a forced smile triggers your brain into being happy and releasing the so-called 'happiness chemicals' such as dopamine. Final ThoughtsI would just like to encourage all of you to apply what I learned to your life. Practice patience, connect with nature, and have some fun. Take a moment to think, go for a walk, and connect with someone through laughter. We all need more patience, nature, and smiles in our lives, so go and apply this to your life. I love to hear from you guys, so please comment down below what you do to connect with nature or practice patience, and tell me what you will do to apply these principles in your life! And while you're at it, bookmark this site and follow my pages on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Until next time, keep on writing!
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