The Awareness of Loving Nature.
This is for those of us who never knew nature and don’t know what they are missing.
Sometimes people say, “when is the last time you stood with your feet planted firmly on the ground?”. What they mean can be when is the last time you stood up for yourself or someone else or something you believe in. But, what if they mean when have you stood on the ground, bare feet, right on the ground. Last summer? When you were a kid? Never?
Many of us know what it is like to stand for something, but we do not know what it is like to actually stand with our feet touching grass. It’s not so much about identifying when we last were barefoot, but about feeling the warmth of the soil, the feel of mud or dirt or the feel of the forest floor? There is something to say about looking at nature, whether it’s the birds in the trees in a city park or the cliffs and barely visible trails in the woods. There are actual health benefits to being in nature.
Being outside helps us feel better emotionally if we give it a chance. Science is proving that nature contributes to our physical wellbeing. It can help reduce blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension and the production of stress hormones.
Nature provides us with more than food and water. It provides us with building material, fiber and is a natural medicine for our bodies.
Spending time in nature is recommended for depression, brooding and other mood disorders. It can increase our creativity and allow us to feel free. This can result in opening ourselves to discovering our innermost dreams and sharing those dreams with others. It allows us to consider really connecting with other people.
It is well known that walking is good for our health but walking outdoors involves our curiosity to combine exercise with awareness of the many ecosystems around us – that of the insects and other animals. It can inspire painting and other works of art as well as our creativity for expressing ourselves through words flowing like poetry.
Getting in touch with nature can be as simple as exploring your neighborhood or driving to a nature center or park but the feeling of fresh air can’t be bought at a store. The scent of flowers and plants affects the levels of serotonin and brings about focus, relaxation, and feelings of joy.
Even sitting in nature is better than not. Walking, hiking, backpacking or serious camping may not be in store for you, but the benefits of being in nature outweigh the known impacts of being sedentary indoors.
How has being in nature impacted you?
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