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Write
down the number of each answer on a separate piece of paper and add up your
score. Circle your score on the nature awareness scale along with the date so
you can assess how your relationship changes over time. 1. I like to go; 1.
walk around the mall 2.
to local parks 3.
to State parks 4.
into wilderness areas 2.
The level of my interaction with the outdoors is; 1.
getting in and out the car to wherever my destination is 2.
gardening, outdoor sports, barbequing, taking the dog for a walk etc 3.
going for walks or just sitting in a natural setting 4.
work/play outdoors more than 25% of my time 3.
The way I view nature is; 1.
it’s a great resource for our survival 2.
it’s a bunch of plants, rocks, oceans and weather systems 3.
its an interdependent ecosystem 4.
It’s a living, aware organism 4.
I would describe my relationship with nature as; 1.
I haven’t really thought about it 2.
just being outdoors makes me feel pretty good 3.
I’ve come to realize how meaningful & refreshing it can be to be
outdoors 4.
an intimate, two-way relationship 5.
My level of attention toward nature is; 1.
I barely notice it 2.
if its stunning I notice it 3.
I appreciate nature when I see mountains, oceans or parks 4.
I actively seek it out & notice it even in the city 6.
How do you generally feel after spending time in nature? 1.
I have a memorable time 2.
I feel rested & renewed 3.
I feel inspired and have new insights 4.
I’ve had a least one mystical experience
If
you scored between 6-13 Your
relationship with nature is average for the American population. This is how our
culture through its actions views nature, as a disposable and useable resource.
Whether you realize it or not you are still receiving the healing gifts of
nature. Its up to you to start noticing them and in doing so you will open
yourself up to receive even more gifts. If
you scored between 14-20
You
have an above average relationship with nature. You are receiving some of her
gifts of renewal and rejuvenation. However there is so much more awaiting you.
By developing a practice of noticing and opening up more, you will move into a
deeper and richer relationship that is filled with magic. If
you scored between 21 -24
You have a mutual and intimate relationship with nature. In the words of Sister Miriam McGillis you have “awakened into consciousness.” The gifts you receive from nature are equal to the gifts that you give to nature through your recognition and acknowledgement of its living presence. You already sense that there is no end to the depths that your relationship can go. You are eager to step into that mystery.
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