Right now with so much uncertainty in the world due to coronavirus, more than ever we need a way to destress. Numerous research has shown the myriad healing and stress reducing powers of the natural world. In these unusual times our ability to immerse ourselves fully in this world may be more limited. And that itself speaks to how strong natures medicine is. In fact many studies show that simply viewing nature or even viewing pictures or paintings of nature can lower our stress hormones, improving relaxation and mental clarity, speed recovery after injury or illness, increase our happiness quotient and so much more.
Here are just a few of the many articles that speak to these benefits:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6926748/ Physiological Benefits of Viewing Nature: A Systematic Review of Indoor Experiments
As I’ve been spending far more time indoors than is typical, it’s been important to me to maintain my connections with the natural world. Right outside my window spring is in full evidence in the profusion of color in feather and flower. Spring is in the new blooms, blossoming in my yard.
Spring is in the squawking of the Jays and the chattering of the finches and in the chirping of the fledgling song birds being fed by their parents at the feeders outside my window.
And nature even appears on my walls and ceiling in the nature scenes i’ve recently put up in my home. Each time I look at them I notice how happy they make me. How are you staying connected with natures abundance?
Whether you’ve been able to enjoy nature in all it’s splendor or you’ve found it difficult to connect I want to make it easy for you to enjoy natures benefits with community. The only thing better than experiencing natures joy is to share that joy with others. Come join me on a virtual Forest Therapy Walk. We’ll do this via zoom call. If you can safely get out into nature and have internet connection, join us from there, if you’re in your yard or garden, sitting staring out your window or even just looking at a beautiful picture of nature inside your home we’ll share in invitations designed to connect us more deeply with our environment, with ourselves and with each other. Come be a part of a growing global community connecting to nature in new ways prescribed for our times.
If you need more targeted support during these stressful times, I’m continuing to offer EFT Tapping sessions through zoom to release traumas, blocks, stressors and disempowering stories. Click here to learn more about the process and my results. If you know what you want support around, contact me to set up a session. If you want to explore further, let’s arrange a no cost consult to see if EFT is right for you.