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“...if we allow ourselves contemplative time in nature-whether it's gardening, going for a walk with the dog, or being in the heart of the southern Utah wilderness-then we can hear the voice of our conscience. If we listen to that voice, it asks us to be conscious. And if we become conscious we…” quote by Terry Tempest Williams
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“...if we allow ourselves contemplative time in nature-whether it's gardening, going for a walk with the dog, or being in the heart of the southern Utah wilderness-then we can hear the voice of our conscience. If we listen to that voice, it asks us to be conscious. And if we become conscious we choose to live lives of consequence.”

Terry Tempest Williams

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Source Essay: “The Voice of Conscience” by Terry Tempest Williams, 2015

Spending contemplative time in nature lets our conscience speak, guiding conscious, consequential living.

In simple terms: Nature quiets us to hear inner guidance.

Key Takeaway

Listen to nature, act consciously.

Themes

nature consciousness ethics

Mood

peaceful inspirational

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • gardening
  • walking the dog
  • hiking
  • meditation

Key Concepts

environmental psychology mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What daily habit can you create to connect with nature?
  • How does listening to conscience change decisions?
A Different Perspective

Quiet moments may be rare in busy lives.

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