Nature and Healing: Discovering the Deep Connection to True Well-being
Exposure to nature improves our emotional health and enhances our physical well-being.
Keep close to Nature's heart... and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.
— John Muir
Looking out over the ocean from my sandy perch, I watch a seagull circle and dive for dinner while sandpipers scurry away from the foamy surf. The view inspires me - watching the timeless rhythm of waves tumbling on the sand soothes my soul.
I don't surf, sail, or even own a boat, although I'm surrounded by rivers, creeks, bays, and miles of ocean. The coastal area where I live has 127 miles of beaches and is a paradise for beachcombers, sunbathers, swimmers, anglers, surfers, and sailors alike. It’s also full of marine life.
One Friday evening, we saw a fantastic display of two humpback whales spouting and lobtailing for an hour before swimming back to sea. We identified the…