Motivated by Nature

03/09/2024

I just started participating in Goodbye - New Zealand Outdoor Skin Care B Better Outdoors challenge. In looking for the light, I also came across 3 moose resting easy underneath the tree!

What do you see when you look for the light in all things?

03/09/2024

The incredible Becky Cashman of Goodbye - New Zealand Outdoor Skin Care is doing a challenge for the month of March with some great prizes. Be sure to join along, tag others and get a chance to win some very awesome prizes.

LIGHT THRU LEAVES ** We are in the season of magic light- green and golden combined. Today’s mission is to look for where light passes through leaves, through flowers, even through strands of grass. This light allows you to see more of the structure within. It gives you a better sense of the relationship between light and living plant.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The winner of B Better Outdoors first week's draw comes from Facebook- more active than the Instagram crew by miles :-) Congratulations Anna Maree, you are the happy owner of a $100 voucher.

Now we begin WEEK TWO!

** You are invited to B Better Outdoors **

It will be easy to read the prompt, and think “what a good idea” or “that’s so simple”. That’s the equivalent of having a gym membership and not going, or knowing that meditation is a good practice, but not actually DOING it. Nature connection is embodied, meaning you get to use all of your senses and body capability to interact. Even if a task seems extraordinarily simple, I encourage to do it with a sense of curiosity.

What will you learn? What will you see that’s been right there all along that you’ve been missing?

You probably won’t do every single mission, but give it a darn good go. You will feel better for the effort at the end of March. Invite a friend to join you, get the kids involved. They are more than ready to be curious and may help you see the miracles.

To Be in the Weekly Draw:

1. Follow
2. Comment on your experience of the day’s mission and/or tag a friend to join you.

The next draw for $100 voucher for Goodbye is Friday night, March 15th. Winners Notified by DM in Instagram or Facebook.

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01/31/2024

My friend, Jim Pescott Art who helped to kindly sponsor one of my online nature challenges, is asking for a little help due to being taken advantage of by a cryptocurrency fraud scheme.

Jim is such a kind and giving soul. If you have been touched by his art, please consider sharing this to spread the word, or making a donation to help him out. Many thanks in advance.

Hello, my name is Jim Pescott. I'm a Canadian visual artist, painting with a unique self-taug… Jim Pescott needs your support for Re-establish My Art Studio

01/30/2024

The morning sunrises are always spectacular when we gift ourselves the time to take them in. Which one do you prefer from this morning:
1. Pretty in Pink or 2. Sunny Side Up?!

01/24/2024

A gorgeous sunset over the Rockies tonight. Feeling blessed. 🥰

Also grateful for the +5 degrees...a huge jump from the huge minus weather yesterday!

01/14/2024

Nature's art on my window this frosty morning. I love the intricacy of the close up and how it looks like birds flying from further away! What do you see?

01/04/2024

This looks like such an amazing way to kick off 2024 : Painting a BEAUTIFUL sunset. It is this Friday from 5-7:30 in the NW part of Calgary.

This reminds me of the many sunsets that I am blessed enough to see over the Rocky Mountains.

Thank you Dots & Lines - Calgary Creative Experiences for offering this great experience.

January 5, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Join Dan for an inspiring art session, where you'll not only learn but also revel in the joy of painting a breathtaking Orange Sunset! In the workshop, your art instructor Dan, will expertly guide you through each step to create a captivating Orange Sunset scene...

12/01/2023

This post was sent from a dear friend of mine and it resonated deeply with me. Nature has so much to share. I know that I am not alone with the many changes that have happened this past year.

I have chosen to take a pause and find a new direction with Motivated by Nature. I am looking forward to new beginnings. At this point, I do not know what this new chapter looks like, I am just surrendering to the letting go for now. I feel that winter is a great hibernation and incubation time for what is meant to transpire. I would love to hear any ideas on what you would like to see or experience more of. I have appreciated your support on this journey so far. Sending many blessings your way.

07/06/2023

What an awesome event to kick off the

I so appreciate all the work that Richard Louv and the Children & Nature Network do to raise awareness about the power and joy of connecting with nature.

Next week! Join us on Monday, July 10 for “Vitamin N with Richard Louv,” a free virtual workshop.

Author and Children & Nature Network co-founder Richard Louv will discuss what he learned about creating a nature-filled life while writing his books, including “Vitamin N: The Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life: 500 Ways to Enrich Your Family’s Health & Happiness.”

The event will help you get inspired to complete your own , made possible by Nature’s Way. Take on the this summer – it is a complete prescription for connecting with the power and joy of the natural world!

This inspiring discussion will be followed by audience Q&A. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3NDVtB3

06/27/2023

Some great practical information from Psychology Today on the benefits of getting children outdoors and also tips on how to get them to connect with the great outdoors.

Practical strategies to inspire your children's connection with nature.

06/24/2023

Today is International Fairy (Faery) day. Faeries are considered "Nature's Angels". What will you do to celebrate the magic?

I am having a faery tea party with my 4 year old niece. Let the fun and wonder begin!