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Nature as a healer

Unknown userMember29 Dec 2021, 11:22 am AEDT

Nature as a healer

‘For the Love’ of Nature’s: patterns, textures, colours, shapes and beauty…

Nature is often my muse and helps me drop into a place where I am able to see the uplifting beauty around me.

It has been & continues to be a significant healing resource to me, it has also supported me in some of my darkest times and I’m wondering how that is for others?

I have endless images on my phone of all sorts of nature inspiration and often find them a useful reference when I cannot get out into nature & find it very grounding for me.

I’m just curious of those folk here who also have a love of nature, what ways you find connection with her? Be inspired by her? Learn from her? Live with her?

Just wanted to end on sharing a selection of some of my recent images taken, would love to hear from & see any of your own images &/or thoughts!

Sandstone rock texturesRain drops on BanksiaPaperbark Tree along creekbed

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor30 Dec 2021, 7:33 am AEDT

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@Former-Member 🙂

@Former-Member wrote:
I wonder, it might be a big Q) but what is it about Nature that has that way with you, do you think?

I'm not sure...it might be the greenery, the space, the fact that plants are living things, the fact that trees are beautiful and provide our oxygen and shade...

@Former-Member wrote:
Also - did you watch that show that was on abc this year called “Back to Nature”?
I found it so good esp when I couldn’t get out to walks for myself at that time.

No, I don't have a TV...what was it about? I'm sorry to hear you couldn't get out for walks, how awful. 😞

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Unknown userMember30 Dec 2021, 1:28 pm AEDT

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Wow, what a stunning spot @Shaz51! I can almost hear that water through the screen, the image conjures such a beautiful sense of peace.

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Unknown userMember30 Dec 2021, 8:46 pm AEDT

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@Former-Member I love nature. I sit outside almost every day with a cup of coffee and listen to the birds and smell the sweet scent of the grass, trees and flowers. I'm unable to see it but my other senses pick it all up, and I wish I could stay in that cosy zone for absolutely ever. The outdoors helps me to escape from reality for just a little while.

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Unknown userMember30 Dec 2021, 8:50 pm AEDT

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@Zoe7 thanks for the reminder! From reading this discussion, Toby much have loved his walks to the beach, I imagine? And I need my support network to take me to the beach more often. I love swimming in the ocean! Due to certain circumstances, I have to keep reminding people that I'm safe in most swimming situations most of the time, lol haha! I'm not afraid of water.

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Zoe7Senior Contributor30 Dec 2021, 8:53 pm AEDT

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I love the water ...and the beach @Former-Member Most of all I love seeing Toby's smiley, happy face when he is there - that alone brings me so much joy 🐶💖 Thinking of heading there tomorrow but will depend on energy levels as I have done a lot today.

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Unknown userMember30 Dec 2021, 8:54 pm AEDT

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@Bow my favourite place to be is outside, too.

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Unknown userMember30 Dec 2021, 9:00 pm AEDT

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"I think I would shrivel up and die if I had to live in a concrete jungle".
Totally with you there, @NatureLover
As far as I'm concerned, nature fixes everything!

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Unknown userMember04 Jan 2022, 10:15 am AEDT

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@Shaz51 - OH MY!! ✨✨✨
what an incredible place - my first thought is to wade in that river water, it looks so lush and tranquil. I can imagine the birds singing as you sit there near the rushing water 💓
So happy you have this photo that has captured such a beautiful spot.
My nervous system thanks you for being able to enjoy this from my home 😊

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Unknown userMember04 Jan 2022, 10:22 am AEDT

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Oh yes... life giving properties @NatureLover

"Back to Nature" I actually watched the show through the abc Iview on my laptop - if you are at all keen to check it out.

It was a visually stunning 8-part documentary series hosted by the actor Aaron Pedersen and a writer & artist Holly Ringland who visit various locations across AUS.
Each landscape significantly different + showing a lot of diversity that we have here in aus.
It has the most amazing footage - you feel like you are right there with them and I could relate on many levels to how they viewed having a relationship with nature.
I found it very inspiring & poetic.

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Unknown userMember04 Jan 2022, 10:28 am AEDT

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Oh @Former-Member - really love that you can take all those sensory aspects in while you enjoy a cup of coffee!
I'm right there with you in wishing I could just stay in that peaceful nature love bubble for ever.
Makes me feel so grateful 💛

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