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In today's world, we find ourselves increasingly disconnected from nature.

With technology and modern living, we often lead hectic lives, which leave little time to immerse ourselves in nature.

 

Reconnecting with nature is vital in creating a more sustainable future. Nature is a source of inspiration and learning, and it's essential to understand the significance of our interaction with it. In this blog, we will explore the importance of reconnecting with nature, focusing on redesigning our lifestyles and adopting a circular economy approach. We will delve into the topic of circular economy and how nature can provide a blueprint for a sustainable economic system by exploring how regenerative systems mimic nature.

 

This blog will allow you to incorporate nature into your daily life while promoting sustainable living practices.

Being young is hard. We tend to think being old is difficult, but honestly? The transition to becoming an independent, well-rounded human being starts when we take ownership of our actions, learn from our mistakes, and understand—really understand—ourselves.

 

And that ignites in the teenage years.

 

All of a sudden, that perfect pavement road our parents and guardians built for us? It starts to feel foreign and challenging, to say the least.

 

I'm Madeleine Asunción, and I created this program for preteens and teens who are navigating exactly that—how to be mindful and present when everything feels overwhelming. We explored the value of life's journey together and practiced simple techniques to handle stress, anxiety, and those moments when happiness feels just out of reach.

 

The workshop combined reflection, breathing meditation, and drawing mandalas. Something magical happens when you focus on creating circular patterns—your breath steadies, your mind quiets, and suddenly you're just... present.

 

No judgment. No performance. Just the simple act of being still, relaxed, and here.

 

Mandalas taught these kids what I wish someone had taught me at their age: that finding peace doesn't require perfection. It just requires presence. One breath, one circle, one moment at a time.

 

By Madeleine Asunción, Environmental Educator & Mandala Artist