“If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.”
– Laura Ingalls Wilder
My Solace: Beauty in Nature
Beauty is an exacting topic for me to write about, because there are so many aspects and considerations to this word beauty that touch my heart. Beauty is not only a visual encounter; it’s a characteristic that gives a pleasing perceptual experience to our senses including our intellectual and moral virtues.
As far back as I can remember, I felt beautiful when I was in nature.
I was raised on Long Island, New York and enjoyed spending as much time as I could outdoors. I realize now what a luxury it was to be raised up in an environment where I was surrounded by woodlands, fields and a sort of country atmosphere which nurtured my heart, mind and soul. I took pleasure in gazing up at the majesty of the Pine trees and soaking in the euphoric smells of the Lilacs, Roses and Lily of the Valley flowers that adored my grandmother’s garden. I was serenaded by the Mourning Doves and awed by the evening’s light show offered by the stars and fireflies.
Nowadays, I’m really enjoying my early evening strolls outside.
My favorite time to walk is at Twilight…it’s that special time of the day when the sun is just below the horizon and its ray’s are waving its last good-byes.
The beautiful thing that happens for and to me is that I no longer need to understand everything. My mind gets a break from analyzing and my heart get’s a chance to fully take over and just be at peace with what is. A peaceful mind is no small thing…and so, I am forever grateful that I can always rely on the beauty of Mother Nature to calm and refresh my inner and outer worlds.
The Beauty of Nature’s Positive Effects on Your Mind, Body & Soul

Feeling Stressed? Hanging Out in Greenspace Can Reset Your Mind
Find your happy place outdoors and give your busy brain some time to switch your thoughts over to the simpler things. Listen to the breeze rustle through the trees and take in the earthy sights and smells around you. Stanford University even suggests that taking a break from our busy schedules to enjoy nature increases the blood flow to the brain and improves processing, learning and memory skills.

Heading into The Great Outdoors Can Improve Your Health
It’s been studied and found that the health benefits of the great outdoors can include better sleep, reduce cholesterol, improve your heart rate and blood pressure. So take a walk on a tree lined street, through the woods or your local park to take advantage of nature’s substantial physical health benefits.

Being in Nature is Good for the Soul
Taking a nature walk, without all your technological gadgets, allows the part of your brain that receives all the attention overload time to recover and allows room for more creative thinking. Being in nature helps us to feel alive, encourages a meditative mindset and makes us happier humans. Nature in your neighborhood can also help give us a stronger feeling of belonging and sense of community. It inspires us in a way “that connect us to each other and our environment.”

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Jean is a Professional Religious Science Practitioner, Reiki Master and Sound Healer. She grew up on Long Island, NY, and now lives in Los Angeles with her wonderful husband of 29 years, Alex, and has 2 amazing adult children, Matthew and Emily. Jean enjoys taking long walks, watching movies, and traveling. She is very grateful for her family, Willy the dog, friends and good coffee.
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Jean,
I just discovered your articles and I intend to make them a regular part of my reading. We met at Rocky’s wedding. I was impressed with you then and I still am.
Best wishes to you and yours.
Dear Andy,
Thank you for your lovely comment.
Many Blessings to you and all you hold dear.
Dear Jean
Today as I mourn the loss of your beloved husband Alex, I feel solace in knowing that you are there to fill his void and give us comfort and healing. I just chanced on insidewink, and just reading through your articles , realize that you are not just beautiful on the outside, but just a beautiful and uplifting person. Wish I could meet you someday. That would be such an honor to meet a human being as warm and kind as you. You gave Alex 29 wonderful years of “you”….. now we your newfound family ask for the same blessing.
May God give you enough strength dear Jean to come to grips with this irreplaceable loss. Alex was a true gem who will live in our hearts forever
We want you to know that you are loved, now more than ever. Alex will always be with you and the children in spirit. God bless you Jean and may time, be a healer
With sympathy and love❤️
Anna