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Well-Being in the Time of Coronavirus
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“Nature spontaneously keeps us well. Do not resist her!"
― Mandy Len Catron
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The only thing on anyone’s mind at the moment is The Coronavirus. We are being told to wash our hands, frequently; to cover our mouths when sneezing or coughing, and to practice social distancing and to even self isolate to stay safe. This is for the common good, and I support it completely and unflinchingly. We all have to protect those more vulnerable and at risk.
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But not a lot is being said about how to support our own well-being in this time of Coronavirus. Reading good books and watching good films and TV series are absolutely on my list of things to do during this time of social distancing. But I am finding that walks in nature and on the beach have become even more crucial to me these days.
A dear friend of mine is staying with me at the moment. We read the news daily, well several times a day to be honest, and wring our hands and weep with helplessness and frustration. How can so many people have lost sight of the common good? And how can so many members of the current U.S. government be so selfish and greedy?
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My friend says she finds solace sitting on my couch looking out my window at the big pohutukawa tree growing in my neighbor’s yard. She finds it soothing, and says it brings to her what she can only call a state of awe.
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As we sit on the deck and look at the tree, I am reminded that nature heals. According to Environmental Psychology: “Just a walk in the woods or a stroll by the beach on a sunny morning can awaken the innermost feelings of happiness and peace.”
In this time, where we are told to keep our social distance, we must be mindful of what author Richard Louv calls ‘Nature-Deficit Disorder’.
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Nature-deficit disorder is not the presence of an anomaly in the brain; it is the loss of connection of humans to their natural environment. Staying close to nature improves physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. It makes us feel alive from the inside.
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Research has shown that spending longer periods of time in nature has huge physical benefits.
If you want to learn more the immense benefits you can get by being out in nature, you can read about it in my new article at Thrive Global. Or to watch an inspiring TED Talk – Prescribing Nature for Health - check out my blog post.
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Parting Words
| “Study Nature, love Nature, stay close to Nature. It will never fail you.” |
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Take care of yourself in these precarious and uncertain times.
Be extra kind to yourself and to everyone you encounter.
And Thank You once again for being a part of this movement |
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