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July 27, 2008
Connecting with nature
We are now “balanced” and “decluttered”, right? Right! (If almost “right”, please check out the past three posts: Is Your Life Balanced; Clutter Busting in July and Clutter Busting, con’t.
Now, how is your connection with nature? How often are you able to get outside??? When you are outside, what is your favorite past time? Do you go for long walks in the woods? Lay on your hammock and day dream? Run? Bike? Swim? Play in your garden? The list can go on…and on…and on…
In the May 2008 issue of “Self Healing”, Dr. Andrew Weil tells us “Being active outdoors benefits both body and mind..” Dr. Weil goes on to say,” Americans are becoming increasingly disconnected from nature, according to a study published in February. Researchers looked at trends in various measures of “nature-based recreation, such as visits to national parks and forests and time spent hiking and camping. Since the late 1980’s, the percentage of of Americans taking part in these activities has fallen by about one percent annually. The cumulative effect of this slow but steady decline is dramatic: Participation levels are down 18-25% in a single generation! ”
Have YOU found yourself outside less often and in front of the TV or computer more often? It is not to late to get outside in the summer warmth and enjoy nature!!!! Connect with your surroundings, your parks, your playgrounds, your own backyard… Your body and mind (and may I add, Spirit) will thank you for it!
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