31/05/2019
I'm sure I'm like a broken record with clients banging on about nature but I truly believe it is THE most powerful healing tool we have at our disposal....and it's free! If you are stressed out, your nervous system is overwhelmed and overloaded - you need to give it a break.
Think of yourself as a radio: you can tune yourself in to whatever channel or frequency you like. Become more mindful of tuning OUT of any negativity around you by doing things like switching off the news (I haven't seen the news in years and I am the better for it), keeping clear of people who drain your energy or like to spend their time gossiping (this is one of the lowest energies around), giving yourself a break from social media, reducing your screen time as much as possible or taking a good hard look at the negative thoughts in your head, and making a conscious effort to detach from them and no longer listen to their nonsense.
Instead, try to tune yourself IN to positive energy by spending time with people who make you laugh and feel good, engaging in creative activities or hobbies that soothe your soul, reading inspiring, healing books, watching light-hearted, feel good shows or movies on TV....and most of all, making sure to spend quality time each week in nature, whether it be a park, forest, by a river or lake. Taking your shoes off and walking barefoot on grass or soil is amazing for the body, with a long list of health benefits including reducing stress levels, calming the nervous system and having an anti-inflammatory effect on the cells of the body.
There is healing in the earth - use it. As John Muir says: 'Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.' (and preferably, you're not wearing shoes π)