If you ever find yourself a little crazed from homework or classes or deadlines, take a minute to realize the small details in the world around you. It may not help with your homework, but it will give you a second to relax and breathe, and realize that there are things that happen every day, things you may not even notice.
1. Listen to the trees
Have you ever heard the leaves moving on branches, as the wind blew through? That is called “psithurism”, which means “the sound of the wind through the trees”. It’s so peaceful and gentle, and you’ve heard it every time you’re outside, but maybe you didn’t realize or recognize it until now.
2. Watch the waves
If you’re ever at the ocean, just look at a section of the sea, and observe how much it moves. Nothing ever repeats itself in the same pattern; the blue-green water doesn’t produce the same foam every time it cascades over itself
3. After the rain
First of all the rain is incredible within itself, and its such a big obvious force of nature that you must have already become accustomed to the sounds and sights it creates. But if you’ve ever looked at the trees after the storm, you will see beautiful, bright green leaves and grass against dark trees and patches of dirt.
4. The sky
Whether it’s the sunrise or sunset or anytime in between, the sky is an incredible sight. To be surrounded by colors ranging from black to blue, to pink to orange, if you look above you, you’ll be engulfed in a whole new world.
5. Rays of sunlight
When the sun is shining bright and you pass by buildings and trees, you may be able to catch a glimpse of tunnels of light, holding sparkling particles of dust and air inside them.
6. Clouds floating
If you ever lay back on the grass and watch the sky (not just for its colors), you’ll see the clouds move. It’s incredible how they fast they appear to be traveling, and when you stand up
