We were visiting a friend in the city recently and noticed:

● Television news was constantly on. It was difficult to have a conversation because she remained focused on the propaganda being spewed.

● She remained extremely nervous driving in city traffic.

● She was fidgety and was practically perpetually wringing her hands.

● Her attention span was tiny.

We felt sorry for her as we drove the calming route back home, over an hour away. Green pastures, flowers, creeks, rolling hills, and quietness changed our mood back to beautiful nature.

1. NATURE SUPPORTS YOUR PHYSICAL HEALTH

The most obvious asset of spending time away from the hustle and bustle of the city toward the great outdoors is our physical health and exercise. The mere nature of being in nature entails more pleasing physical efforts, even if it’s just a leisurely hike or a horseback ride.

No matter our activity of choice, from mountains to lakes, and every desert or oceanside in between, the physical benefits of spending time outside are myriad. It helps that said activities also happen to be fun, so we hardly even notice that we’re exercising.

2. THE GREAT OUTDOORS RELIEVES STRESS

Especially for city-dwellers, it can be all too easy to succumb to the daily doldrums of routine. We are so desensitized to the fast pace that we hardly realize how normal stress has become. But breaking away from the grind, even if just for an afternoon outside, can do a world of good.

There’s something inherently calming and relieving about turning off the TV to enjoy the fresh air in a quiet setting in nature. Be it a ridge-line trail, a still lake, or a sandy dune, nature’s stress-melting benefits are all around.

3. BETTER SLEEP IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Some assume that sleeping in a fluffy hotel bed may be the pinnacle of relaxation, but sometimes, after one night under the stars, we sing a different tune.

No amount of fine linens or thread count can hold a candle to the soothing sounds of nature, and the all-consuming comforts of a good night’s rest.

Removed from the noise of city life, and the din of most urban dwellings, there’s nothing like sleeping amidst the great outdoors. Be it a tent, an RV, or a cabin, the all-natural environs lend themselves to sleep at its most restful.

4. ALLEVIATE SOCIAL ANXIETY IN NATURE

In a world overloaded with technology and social media, where everything is at our fingertips at any given moment, it can be difficult to foster healthy social relationships in real life.

A through line here is the distractions of our day-to-day routines, even when we don’t realize it. The din of the norm numbs our senses to what balance looks like, and the health benefits of the alternative. In addition to improved sleep, eating, and socialization, time spent in rural outdoors can do a world of good with general focus and concentration.

Outdoors, though, removed from distractions (and WiFi), it’s much easier to foster connections that are more natural and less intimidating. Simply going on a hike in the woods with a friend or loved one can break down perceived barriers and put minds at ease, while campground campfires are social settings in their own right.

By removing these walls, many of which are constructed via technology and routine, nature makes it easier to create or build natural relationships.

5. SUPPORT A BALANCED DIET

Without infinite options at all times, the innate minimalism of being in nature engenders itself to a healthy diet.

In the city, our friend is often tempted by fast-food or delivery. But out here in the great outdoors, away from fast food, convienence stores and Wal-Marts, we are required to be more deliberate and aware of our choices. This entails more planning, and more awareness of purchases.

This means more mindful spending and dining (and snacking). Sure, there’s always room for comforts and s’mores, but recreating outdoors naturally lends itself to healthier snacking habits and cleaner foods. After all, when we’re lacking in available nearby grocery stores, we really don’t have much choice other than restricting ourself to fresh ingredients and simple recipes.

6. NATURE CAN HELP YOUR CONCENTRATION

Removed from the litany of tech-driven distractions and work obligations, this is a space where — whether we realize it or not — we are wholly present in our surroundings. Time being hypnotized by Big Pharma or social engineering commercials is not good for you or society.

Get away from the stress of indoctrination. Our time spent outdoors soothes and inspires. We sense a life closer to God, with rejuvenated appreciation for this life,  experience, and a renewed ability to concentrate on what matters around us.

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