How to Align with Nature
When thinking of aligning with nature, perhaps you envision yourself in a park, under the sun, strolling among beautiful landscapes. While this is a wonderful way to physically connect with nature, alignment goes beyond the external—it can also occur within.
Modernity Isn’t Natural
One of the issues with modern living is our confinement indoors, surrounded by fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and heaters that weaken our bodies over time. This lifestyle may seem inevitable for most, but there are precautions you can take.
Even if it’s just an hour a day, consider spending time outdoors during the morning or evening to witness the sunrise and sunset. Many people, when the new year rolls around, set goals like fixing their sleep schedules or starting a disciplined routine. However, the goal shouldn’t be to force discipline upon yourself—it should be to align naturally with the rhythms of the sun.
Your Body Is a Battery
Think of your body as a battery and the sun as its charger. Imagine your physical body as an iPhone: in the morning, you’re fully charged at 100%, but by the end of the day, your energy may drain to 1%.
Even in the middle of the day, when your energy is at 45%, stepping outside and basking in sunlight can recharge you to 60% or more.
For me, the sun is a direct source of energy. Catching the sunrise and sunset signals to your body when to rise and when to sleep. This simple yet profound concept, often lost in modernity, serves as the foundational step for anyone looking to align with nature.
Food Is Fuel
Humans were not designed to eat three square meals a day. In nature, our ancestors—particularly hunter-gatherers—did not snack all day. They spent daylight hours working outdoors, often fasting, and feasted only in the evening after a successful hunt.
Modern society, however, has conditioned us to consume constantly throughout the day. To realign with nature, start treating food as fuel rather than a source of constant comfort.
Practical Tips for Natural Eating:
- Fast During the Day: Avoid eating until evening. Feast on meat as the sun sets.
- Eliminate Processed Foods: Avoid sodas, sugar, carbs, and even vegetables. Focus on nutrient-dense foods like meat.
- Embrace Satiation: Recognize that meat provides lasting energy, making it easier to go an entire day without eating.
The only meal you truly need is breakfast (to break your fast). By treating food as fuel, you align your eating habits with nature’s rhythms and simplify your life.