Dear Mary Ann: Nature, animals and helping others in a winning combo in which I also live and do! Thank you for being you and for our connection. Blessings!
I started walking daily in nature in 2020 during, well you know. And at the same time we also go a dog. We would take the dog to an offleash area that was within nature. I totally agree with you that both reduced anxiety and stress immensely. And now I have to get my daily walks in. The fresh air, the sun, and the grounding was and is very healing.
2020 was a difficult year but it did have an upside. Many people discovered walking in nature again. You’re not the first person I’ve heard relay a similar story. I walk almost every day with my dog, weather permitting.
I walk my kids to school every morning- it’s about an hour round trip and days when that doesn’t happen (snow/etc) are so much more stressful than the days that start out with sun on my face!
That’s when we have our best conversations! I learn all about what’s going on in their lives and what they are thinking about. We also get to see the seasons change together which is lovely
Dear Mary Ann: Nature, animals and helping others in a winning combo in which I also live and do! Thank you for being you and for our connection. Blessings!
I started walking daily in nature in 2020 during, well you know. And at the same time we also go a dog. We would take the dog to an offleash area that was within nature. I totally agree with you that both reduced anxiety and stress immensely. And now I have to get my daily walks in. The fresh air, the sun, and the grounding was and is very healing.
2020 was a difficult year but it did have an upside. Many people discovered walking in nature again. You’re not the first person I’ve heard relay a similar story. I walk almost every day with my dog, weather permitting.
Yes, that is the positive for sure.
I walk my kids to school every morning- it’s about an hour round trip and days when that doesn’t happen (snow/etc) are so much more stressful than the days that start out with sun on my face!
What a wonderful way to start the day. Walking slows things down. You probably have some great conversations with your children on your walks.
That’s when we have our best conversations! I learn all about what’s going on in their lives and what they are thinking about. We also get to see the seasons change together which is lovely