What does "nature" mean?

This was my thought when I saw that "nature" is the prompt for today, day 10, of Positively Present's #Gratitude30 challenge.

Automatically my mind goes to elements of the world around us - the land, trees, waterways, animals. There is a lot I love and am thankful for in there.

In exploring further, I thought about character and qualities - a bit of what makes up human nature. As a yoga instructor I invite people to observe and notice their thoughts and feelings, I guide people to explore who they are. Today's prompt has me thinking about who I am. What is my nature? What aspects of my nature am I thankful for?

I invite you to reflect on the meaning of nature that comes to you, and to appreciate your responses.

~Renee Arundhati

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