I took this super short video when I was sitting by the creek today. Being in nature is medicine for my soul. The fresh air, sunshine, falling leaves, and rushing water nourish me deeply.

Many of the maladies that I see in today’s world seem to be rooted in malnourishment of the soul. The rat race drain us gradually over time and we might not even notice we’re bone dry until our health fails.

I’m not sure what your soul medicine is, but I bet you do. That thing you long to do but maybe haven’t made the time for in ages. That thing you imagine doing on vacation or when you retire. It could be singing, painting, playing with your kids or dogs, or cooking a favorite meal. It might be simply sitting on the porch to read a good book or talking with a dear friend.

Whatever it is, I encourage you to make the time to fill yourself up so you can carry on in good spirits and optimal health. These things usually require some determination and effort to plan as it’s easy to let our calendars fill up with busy-ness and meaningless distractions.

When I talk with clients about doing this, there’s often a sense of hopelessness, that they can’t do the exact thing that they desire, so why bother trying?

I have a few things to say to that. We bother trying because it matters. We matter and so does our health and happiness. And just because we can’t go from A to Z overnight doesn’t mean we can’t find some small way to tend to our dreams.

Ten minutes is a great starting point. Maybe it will quickly evolve to 20. Maybe it will get whittled down to 5. Still, over time we can accumulate nourishment. And the more nourished we are, the more likely we are to make decisions that benefit our well-being and the well-being of those around us.

Today is the perfect day to take just one small step in the direction you wish to go.