With Earth Day around the corner—a day to honor the ground we walk on, the air we breathe, and the water we drink—remember this:

• You are made of the same stuff as stars.
• The sun's energy flows through every bite of food you eat.
• Trees give you oxygen...a silent exchange happening thousands of times each day.
• Water reminds you to flow, not force. (You are mostly water, after all)
• Every breath connects you to all living beings. The air in your lungs? It's traveled the world and been breathed by countless creatures before you.

In our hyper-connected digital world, we often forget our most profound connection—the one with our home planet. This Earth Day (Tuesday, April 22), I invite you to step away from screens and schedules to remember:

You aren't just on Earth; you are Earth.
You aren't just a part of nature; you are Nature.

Three Simple Ways to Reconnect This Week:

1. Touch the ground with awareness. Feel the earth beneath your feet, whether it's soil, sand, or city concrete. Remember what supports you.
2. Breathe with intention. Take three deep breaths outdoors, imagining the exchange between you and the trees—your carbon dioxide becoming their food, their oxygen becoming your breath.
3. Witness water. Spend five minutes beside any water source—from ocean waves to a small garden pond or even the stream of your kitchen sink. Notice how water never struggles against obstacles, simply finding another path.

These aren’t just nature activities—they’re practices that help you remember the wisdom, resilience, and peace that are always within you, waiting to be rediscovered.

So take some time to reconnect—not just with nature, but with your own true nature.

Oh, and if you are doing anything special for Earth Day, reply and let me know! Would love to hear what you are doing. I will be spending some time on the trail pictured above.

Sending love and nature vibes, Chris

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