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Silent or shared reflection
N a tur e - ba s ed heali n g i nvo l v e s t aki n g a b r eak f rom your dail y rout i n e a n d sp e n di n g t i m e i n t he n a tur al wor ld . N o m a tt e r w he r e you li v e — i n t he ci ty or c ountrys ide , b y a and spending time in the natural world. No matter where you live — in the city or countryside, by a lake or i n t he de s e rt — t he r e i s likel y som e ki n d o f n a tur e n ea r you . W he t he r i t ’ s a tr ee on your str ee t or a n a t i on al p a r k d own t he ro ad , t aki n g a mom e nt to e n c ount e r t he n a tur al wor ld ca n be a n i mport a nt p a rt o f your heali n g j ourn e y . park down the road, taking a moment to encounter the natural world can be an important part of your healing journey. W hile n a tur e ha s m a ny be n efi ts , he r e a r e a fe w t ha t m igh t be e sp eciall y hel p f u l to you a s you pro ce ss your e xp e r ie n ce s w i t h ab ort i on : 1 While nature has many benefits, here are a few that might be especially helpful to you as you process your experiences with abortion: 1 Nature-based healing involves taking a break from your daily routine lake or in the desert — there is likely some kind of nature near you. Whether it’s a tree on your street or a national
S p e n di n g t i m e i n n a tur e gi v e s you a s afe , cal m i n g e nv i ronm e nt to pro ce ss your feeli n g s , ei t he r i n de p e n de nt l y or w i t h ot he rs . Spending time in nature gives you a safe, calming environment to process your feelings, either independently or with others.
Reduced distractions N a tur e r ed u ce s “ no i s e .” C onst a nt di str ac t i ons f rom p h on e s a n d ot he r de v ice s al so m ake i t diffic u l t f or you to f o c us on heali n g . Nature reduces “noise.” Constant distractions from phones and other devices also make it difficult for you to focus on healing.
Space for Tough emotions N a tur e ca n m ake you feel mor e a t p eace , all ow i n g you t he m e nt al a n d e mot i on al st a t e to e n c ount e r diffe r e nt st age s o f g r ief . Nature can make you feel more at peace, allowing you the mental and emotional state to encounter different stages of grief. Ne w Perspectives New Perspectives N a tur e i nv i t e s a f r e s h w a y o f s eei n g t hi n g s . W i tn e ss i n g t he n a tur al wor ld ca n i nsp i r e you w i t h n e w p e rsp ec t i v e s on your e xp e r ie n ce s . Nature invites a fresh way of seeing things. Witnessing the natural world can inspire you with new perspectives on your experiences.
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