Nature for Healing

You may not live in a green space, but if you research it, there is probably one that is accessible to you. Living in a city can be like living in a concrete jungle, but there are pockets of green life in parks, canals and nature reserves.

There are many benefits to connecting with nature including:

– Breathing in fresh air stimulates healthy lungs.

– The sounds of nature are very meditative, for example, birds singing, trees blowing in the wind, river or water flowing. .

– Walking in nature helps self to be present and appreciate the natural surroundings.

– It reminds humans of why nature is important to our environment..

– Conversations in nature can be gentler on the spirit because it is a more calming space.

– Hiking can improve quality of sleep and is great exercise for own body..

– Gardening is a great way to find peace by connecting and nurturing plants or vegetation.

– Wildlife watching creates a safe space to be present.

Natural spaces are healing, which is one of the reasons that these spaces need to be sacred, plus they preserve wildlife, animal, plants and trees. Spaces that are natural sanctuaries are woodland, mountains, caves, beaches, rivers and the sea, they are therapeutic because it allows self to really appreciate the natural world which probably existed before human beings. Eco-spaces teach us how to understand the privilege of life and offer opportunities of discovery and adventure. Waking up to sunlight and walking in the sunrays can be energising and healing.

We are part of nature but the man made environment tries to force us to forget this which can have a negative impact on our health because without nature, we are left with manufactured options and pollution which negatively impact our mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health. Nature is vital to our wellbeing. We need nature and nature needs us.