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- [Narrator] Welcome earthings,
to ACGs guide to peace on earth.
In these handy visual guides,
we will transport you from the craziness of the urban city
and give you a slice of nature
all in the name of connecting with the outdoors
and finding peace.
- On this journey to Smith rock
I hope to achieve
[Chuckles]
I'll think of something.
- I hope to achieve
disconnect from the city
and just enjoying the outdoors.
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- Stay tuned to watch how these earthlings find peace
in the outdoors.
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First we're going to need to get rid of those
stress inducing mobile phones.
That's right, bury them.
It's the only way you're going to be able to have
some meaningful one-on-one time with mother nature.
- Yo, let's go get some nature.
- After you realize your rock cell phone will not cut it
a thing called cell phone deprivation sets in.
Consider these exercises that let you focus on the present,
like trying to balance your walking stick,
do it for as long as you can.
It will help you concentrate and be in the moment.
Try and take a photo of that rare bird
that you tell your friends about,
but they never believe that you've seen it.
Look for the most beautiful thing you've seen on your trip
and take a charcoal rubbing of it.
Walk the trails and find the most perfect skimming stone.
Try and beat your old personal best or 88 skips
79, 80, 81, 82, 83...
Get creative and paint a Vista on the smallest canvas
ever made.
There are so many ways we can enjoy nature
without the use of technology.
So sit back, relax and enjoy nature.
[Birds Chirping]
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In this module, we'll explore, soaking it all in.
We need to slow down from the pace of the urban environment.
This will help us lower our stress and be more at peace
in the present.
Find a comfortable place in nature
be still and observe your surroundings on a macro level.
Focus on the present and engage your senses.
Smell, taste,
touch, hear, see,
like you've never done before.
Consider putting your troubles inside a rock
and leaving them there.
- What if E did not equal mc2
is that sasquatch real?
Why did the client send me a JPEG and not a TIFF.
I wonder how many hours I've spent on social media.
You rock, rock.
- Trees give off a grounding energy
that gives us a feeling of calm.
Try giving one a hug or introducing yourself to one,
or just sit back and write a haiku.
- Above the mountains haze fall asleep
as I stargaze, lost in nature's maze.
- And organically wander with no destination in mind.
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[Bee buzzing]
This is mother nature.
You need to respect your mother.
Consider picking up litter
you find along the trail.
The rule is to pack out anything you pack in.
You should never step on anything.
You can step around.
Stacking stones is simply vandalism.
Don't do it.
It can damage the animal ecosystem.
You never know what critters are laying beneath.
You should always be kind to mother nature
and never play loud sounds outdoors.
Let her sounds prevail.
By protecting and celebrating the outdoors
we can find harmony with nature.
Going to the outdoors can be daunting.
You don't need to go kayaking down a 20 foot waterfall
to connect with nature.
You can interact with nature daily on the smallest scale.
Notice the small things in your daily routines
like that plant in the parking lot
you've walked by a thousands of times.
Or those birds that fly overhead every day at 5:00 PM.
Start giving them each names
and spot their unique differences.
Take a moment to sit outside and stare at a tree.
Listening to the leaves rustle in the wind.
Weekly, go for a stroll in a nearby park
or public outdoor space.
Monthly go for a day hike,
maybe something a little more rigorous.
Yearly, visit a national park
or special place you've always wanted to experience.
Spend multiple days there hiking and taking in nature
away from the urban city.
Let's recap the nature pyramid.
Daily, notice the natural world that surrounds you.
Weekly, Visit public outdoor spaces.
Monthly plan a day hike close to where you live.
Yearly, visit that special outdoor destination.
By appreciating our surroundings
and finding nature everywhere
you will improve your wellbeing.
So get out there and let nature soothe you.
Unfortunately, that's all we have time for today.
We hope you are able to use these guides
in order to find peace in your daily lives.
Until next time my fellow earthlings
unplug and be one with nature.
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