If you follow this blog, you know I’ve encouraged you to go outside to realize peace, it’s easy, quick and doesn’t cost a thing. Now that winter has passed, get into nature, whether you go out to your yard, take a walk, or go somewhere to be in nature, it is the ultimate “medicine” for calming your mind and de-stressing.
“Allow nature’s peace to flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.” ~John Muir.
I love being outdoors, the musical sounds of the birds, the warmth of the sun on my face, the beautiful blue sky, I could go on forever. When I was a girl, I loved being outdoors so much that even when the street lights came on my sisters, brother and I would beg our mom to let us stay out just a bit longer.
Can’t you just smell that rose?
Can’t you just feel the sand between your toes?
Scientific evidence shows time in nature:
Remember that being outdoors should be your time to enjoy the beauty of the world around you. Talking on your cell or texting cancels any of the benefits you’re mind and body would get. There has to be some time of quiet and being disconnected from all of the stress and anxiousness that life can bring so our mind and body can experience a state of complete relaxation.
There are additional benefits that are essential to a longer, healthier life. You’ll get some natural Vitamin D; natural light helps with a better night’s sleep, fresh air improves blood pressure, increased fresh oxygen increases your sense of well-being and the physical activity increases your endorphins. Even taking your shoes off and walking in the sand or the grass is beneficial because the bacteria in the soil boosts your serotonin levels.
Find a way to nurture your spirit by:
“Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.”— John Muir, Our National Parks
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