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The wonders of flowing water

imanmojaled — 2024-03-29 04:04:06 UTC

As i walked through Coburg Lake i was taken by the sounds of the water, constantly in motion and sustaining life like the chirping birds around the lake. The movement of the water captivated my senses and evoked a sense of wonder. I drifted along the walking path captivated to the cascades over the rocks, swirls around the bends. Mesmerised by the symphony of motion and carrying nutrients. The flow of the water putting the beauty on show and the power of nature, reminding us of the endless ability to shape and sustain the world.

The serene swan of the stream

imanmojaled — 2024-03-29 05:20:13 UTC

The serenity of peace lake

imanmojaled — 2024-03-30 07:57:19 UTC

Surrounded by the sounds of nature and the faint traffic in the background, i find myself drifting away into inner peace. Forgetting the chaos of my week and becoming at peace with nature. As the gentle breeze stirs the leaves of the trees, the serene environment of the lake comes to life. The harmonious birds are chirping, ducks are quaking and swans gliding. Creating a scene of peaceful harmony between nature and enjoyment, the wind creates a calming atmosphere. Which allows me to connect with the earth and deepen my internal thoughts, creating an escape from the noisey everyday life.

"Exploring the hidden shadows"

imanmojaled — 2024-04-03 09:29:38 UTC

Creative Response - Book

imanmojaled — 2024-04-03 11:00:28 UTC

Analytical Response

imanmojaled — 2024-04-07 11:19:15 UTC

The greenery of the trees with the sound of the water flowing put my mind at ease and allowed me to be in present in the moment. Stopping and pausing allows us to “explore our world through sensory play, it actively builds nerve connections in the brains pathways” (Gano & Krull 2020). This country visit at Coburg Lake really woke up my connection to nature. At first it was difficult to stop and be present in the moment, thoughts of the day kept passing through my mind. As the cool breeze hit my face and my thoughts began to wonder, looking at my surroundings people having their picnic, what is their story? What led them here today? Growing up Coburg lake was a place we gathered as families. My parents brought us here to play and make memories with our cousins, we would roll down hills, go on walks and play tag for hours. This made me think how in the article Wilson argues the lack of time children spend outdoors (Wilson, 2007). The new generation of children do not go out and explore as much as the older generation used to which can be detrimental to their health and wellbeing (Wilson, 2007). No matter what language a child speaks when they go out to nature we all speak the same language. A Tree may have a different word in different languages but it all means the same thing, a tree. Everyone hears the same sound of the water flowing. Being in the moment allows one to use their inner, deep listening and still awareness skills which is known as Dadirri, it allows us to be made whole again (Ungunmerr-Baumann, 2002). The sound of the water is like music to a child’s ears, the movement of the birds are dances which they can try imitate and add emphasis to the different actions to act out a drama show to their families. The early years of a child are very important to their growth in terms of their cognitive, socioemotional and moral development (Wilson, 2007). It is the perfect time to foster a child’s love for nature and appreciation for the environment around them.

Refrences

imanmojaled — 2024-04-07 11:21:30 UTC

Gano, D & Krull, S. (2020, July). “Natural Sensory Learning”: Community Playthings. https://www.communityplaythings.com/resources/articles/natural-sensory-learning#:~:text=The%20natural%20world%2C%20with%20its,is%20crucial%20to%20brain%20development.

Martin Jr, B & Carle, E. (1967). Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?. Henry Holt and Company.

Ungunmerr-Baumann, M.-R. (2002). Dadirri: Inner deep listening and quiet still awareness (pp. 1–4). Emmaus Productions.

Wilson, R. (2007). Nature and young children: Encouraging creative play and learning in natural environments. Routledge.