Wondering Winters

I had the great pleasure of experiencing some of the most beautiful scenery and nature Alberta has to offer during the winter. As I moved through the area, it struck me how disconnected we can become from the very planet that sustains us. While technology connects us and creates the collective consciousness of humanity, it often cuts us off from what nourishes our bodies, minds, and emotional well-being.

There is a lot of beauty in the new advancements coming forward, but it’s just as important to start unplugging today. Get out into the wild spaces. Go in groups. Road trips can be a wonderful experience. Have a fire (safely, of course 😉) and just watch the flames dance. Let your muscles slowly release and remember what it felt like to be curious, like when you were a child. Let go of the daily minutiae and the weight of your worries—even if it's just for five minutes.

One of my greatest joys is simply sitting quietly and witnessing the breath of wild places. When my family takes out the skidoos, we don’t often encounter wildlife. However, when you turn off the roar of the engine, the quiet that pulls at me, that completely engulfs me, is beyond description. It’s a peace that cannot be fully captured in words.

We, as humans, need to return to these wild places. We need to sit in witness, to breathe with everything around us. Remember!

It might feel strange, awkward, or uncomfortable at first. It takes a moment to remind your body that it’s okay to let go, to step away from the constant pull of the hive mind. Take those seconds, minutes, or hours for yourself. Remember that, while you are part of humanity, you are also a significant and cherished part of the greater cosmos. The wild spaces are where we came from. Listening to the wisdom that still resides there is possible—just give it a try.

What wild spaces have you experienced recently?