Spending Time In Nature Reduces Stress
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photo credit Scott HerschWritten by Casey Hersch, LCSW
April 29, 2021
Spending Time in Nature Has Many Benefits
I don't know about you, but days can go by and I haven't spent any time outdoors. I get so busy sitting in front of my computer, writing, and answering the telephone, I forget that there is a whole world right outside my front door. Merely 20 minutes a day is all we need in order to reap the benefits of the outdoors. This month I spent the day at a lovely place called West 12 Ranch in San Joaquin County. Here are some of the things I learned about myself and nature!
1) I Love Pigs!
Photo Credit: Scott Hersch
2) Swinging Calms My Nervous System
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3) Sometimes I Need To Stop and Stare Into My Horizon
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4) I Have Lady Bugs In My BackYard!
Photo Credit: Scott Hersch