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Nature can nurture

There are lots of reasons why we might not be able to spend as much time in nature as we’d like to. But, whatever may be going on in our lives, nature can benefit all of us, if we let it.  

Even something as simple as observing nature from a window, and challenging ourselves to notice things we might have otherwise missed, can begin to change our outlook for the better. When we engage all our senses in activities like this, our awareness and appreciation of what’s around us quickly grows. It shows us that there’s a lot more in reach than we realise.  

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Sensory escape

However you want to interact with nature, getting your daily dose can be done on your own terms, in your own time and in your own space. You could, for example, choose to listen to calming natural soundscapes on your commute, flood your room with floral scents, or mindfully observe sunlight dancing across your skin. No matter where we are, nature’s ability to uplift, inspire and restore us can never be overstated. 

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"I have mobility issues, but this has encouraged me to make the effort to sit outside for twenty minutes; to look and listen to the life arrived me. There’s always something to catch a glimpse of that makes me smile."

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