The Healing Power of Nature - Dreaming of a Wilderness Adventure
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It’s no secret that spending time in nature offers a variety of benefits for people of all ages. From improving physical health to reducing stress levels, getting out into the wilderness can be a great way to improve overall well-being. People who spend time in nature often report feeling more connected to their surroundings and more at peace with themselves.
But what many people don’t realize is that spending time in the wilderness doesn’t have to involve a long hike or camping trip. Even taking a short walk in your local park can offer some of the same benefits. So if you’re looking for a way to boost your mood and de-stress, why not take that walk or hop on your bike and travel further afield? You may be surprised at how good it makes you feel!
What is wilderness, and why should you care about it?
We define wilderness as an area where the land is in its natural state and largely free of human activity. This can include forests, mountains, deserts, oceans, and other untouched areas. Wilderness areas are important for many reasons. They offer a refuge for wildlife, help to preserve biodiversity, and offer opportunities for recreation and tourism.
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Finding time to get out into nature can be a challenge for people who are busy with work and other obligations. However, it is possible with careful forward planning to make that trip to the mountains or possibly the beach.
One way to make time for nature is to schedule trips in advance. This can be done by adding time for a nature walk or hike to your calendar, or by setting aside specific days of the week for outdoor activities. Another way to make time for nature is to take advantage of short breaks throughout the day. A few minutes here and there can add up to enough time for a walk in the park or a quick trip to the woods.
Finally, it’s important to be flexible in finding time for enjoying nature. Sometimes part of the joy is in the planning. For example, I love visiting a local island in the River Dee estuary called Hilbre island.
A big part of what makes this trip so fun is that you have to plan to walk to the island based upon the tides which change daily. The challenge of timing the journey and the payoff of seeing seals around the island is well worth the time spent learning how to read the tide tables.
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Spending time in nature can improve well-being, including physical and mental health
Many studies have found that time spent in nature can lead to better health outcomes in people of all ages.
Spending time in nature leads to increased levels of physical activity, which has a host of benefits for overall health, including reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and obesity. Additionally the endorphins released after exercise can help reduce depression and balance sleeping patterns.
Nature is essential for human survival and has been linked with various health benefits. Wilderness walks can improve physical health by reducing stress levels and improving heart health. It can also improve mental health by reducing the symptoms of anxiety and depression. In addition, nature helps people connect with their surroundings and find peace within themselves.
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Ways to enjoy your time in the wilderness
There are many different ways to enjoy your time in the wilderness. Some people enjoy hiking or camping, while others prefer to spend time observing nature. Wild swimming has become popular in the UK in recent years, and in Wales, in the UK it’s possible to paraglide and windsurf the mountain lakes of Snowdonia. No matter what your preference is, there are sure to be plenty of activities to keep you busy while you’re out exploring nature.
If you’re looking for something more adventurous, consider scuba diving or rock climbing. Both of these activities take a great deal of skill to learn but allow you to reach places that the vast majority of people will never see.
Conclusion
Wilderness habitats are a vital part of the planet’s ecosystem and offer many benefits for people of all ages. From improving physical health to reducing stress levels, getting out into nature can be a great way to reconnect with our essential being. People who spend time meditating in the wilderness often report feeling more connected to the land which centres and grounds them.
The wilderness is a place where we can escape the hustle and bustle of city life and reconnect with nature. There are plenty of activities to choose from, so no matter what your interests are, you’re sure to find something fun and exciting to do while spending time in the wilderness. There are many different ways to enjoy your time in nature, so get out there and explore!
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You are so right. Spending time with nature can be so relaxing and healing. We need to do everything possible to protect the natural beauty we have. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, getting out in nature is one way I can guarantee getting myself out of a rut. Whether a problem I've been mulling over, a creative block (as my job is as a writer outside of hive), or even when feeling depressed or a little mentally unsettled. For me, the wilderness always heals and provides insight and answers 🙂
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We are nothing without nature, and you’re so right, a trip outside of the ordinary (even if it’s just your local park) can make all the difference in the world. Lovely thoughts, we need so much more of what you’re giving. Kudos❤️💕🤗
I 100% agree. This planet and the animals on it are here for us to support and understand, not the other way round as many religions have intimated throughout history.
I always feel a connection and spiritual experience in wilderness areas. I don't even know how/why it comes about but that complete cessation of thought that people spend hours achieving through meditation seems to decent on me naturally, especially in Jungle or Mountains.
Thank you for that wonderful compliment and I shall keep writing about these experiences when the inspiration hits me 🙂☮️
We tend to take the beauty and healing of nature for granted. As the old corny saying goes, "you have to stop and smell the flowers" once in a while.
I think that sadly that is often the case. I love it whenever I can get away from the city and somewhere truly wild :)
There is something special about being outdoors away from all the business of civilization. Life does seem a little easier, even though nature can be very harsh. Even so, there is a certain healing property for sure. !ALIVE
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There is need to spend time outside and see nature around us. This sure need proper planning and scheduling a particular time to do this. It is a way to release yourself from stress and be happy with yourself.
Definitely, and that's what I always do when I go on my trips to Hilbre island I mentioned in the blog. If you don't get the low and high tide times right you can end up stranded, but it is well worth it when you see the seals and hear the call of cormorant, Oystercatchers and Purple Sandpiper flying over the gorse bushes and past the cliffs.
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Here is a poem I wrote on a trip to Hilbre island a few years back and made a YouTube performance of it. I truly find it a spiritual experience being out in nature 🙂
I really should go out more because I tend to just stay inside the house most of the time. Even when I do go out, it's only for walking or for shopping.
I do too much also, but I have checked the tide times and I can finally take a walk out to an island I like to visit next week... and the weather says it's even going to be sunny 😎
so nice to discover and read some posts that are right up my street on listnerds! beautiflu post my friend!
Thanks Alex, and what you say about listnerds is interesting as well. I kinda see it as an interesting experiment to find a way to prolong the life of posts. And I'm not talking rewards here, I mean just getting eyes on them and actually building up more real readership and engagement.
E.g. I recently did an email on listnerds about the post I leave pinned to my blog - My Hive Bookstore (72 Short Stories Published on the Blockchain) which literally catalogues 72 short stories from pretty much every genre you could think of totaling just under 80k words. The post just provides the links to all the fiction but all that fiction are the things I am most proud of that I've published on steem/hive. The listnerds email actually got about 7 comments to that post from people saying wow, that's a lot of cool stories, I'll bookmark this and read some of them.
Abd as a creative writer that's what matters most to me. The thought that someone might escape to a fantasy world for half an hour, or even an hour with some of the longer ones, that's what makes me happiest. And it's the thing that I have found most impressive about listnerds :)
I do the scheduling this way: I first define what time I want to be in nature; all the rest is consequence. Need me in the morning? Noup, time to walk the dog at the beach. I work better during the afternoon/nights, so all good. If I ever reach a point when I can't find the time to be in nature, during the week, because of work, that's probably a time to rethink life.
Yeah man, scheduling is important if you're of a certain mindset, which I am. I'll get distracted and pulled this way and that with online activities.
It's great to hear you have such a good balance @mrprofessor 👍
But I have checked the tide times and I can finally take a walk to an island I like to visit next week... and the weather says it's even going to be sunny on Thursday 😎
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