There’s a language carved into the core of our beings, flowing through the bones of all of us. It comes alive when we mention our “roots”, the “season” we’re in, and the growth we “bloom” through. We are nothing without nature. The natural world not only influences us but has also created and shaped us. In a world so technologically attuned, a moment spent acknowledging nature grounds us instantly. Your journal can become your garden. Metaphorical poetry illuminates our connection to the elements. It transforms our everyday words to the tongue of our ancestors. The ties between metaphors and nature open a doorway into the depths of our souls. “I am in a bright season.” “A wave of healing is washing over me.” “My heart is a river of flooded emotions.” We speak the earth’s language without even thinking about it. Go ahead, skim your journal entries and see just how connected you already are. If your aim is strengthening your bond to Mother Nature, your journal is a beautiful place to begin. Dive into the nature prompts below to transform your love to blooming flowers and strength to fire. These are only the beginning. From these prompts, elaborate on