I gave up watching the news a number of years ago. The way it was delivered overwhelmed my highly sensitive system. Some would contend that my decision is socially irresponsible … especially since I am a social worker. I would counter that everything I need to know about global events filters down in my direction. I do NOT need to watch a sensationalized version of the ‘truth’ filled with fear-mongering speculations in order to be well informed about our world.
In fact, research is indicating that levels of depression and anxiety are reaching all time highs. Screen time is collectively exacerbating alarm and generating unnecessary arousal in our neurobiology. Social media is neither calming nor comforting to our nervous systems. Communing with nature, however … IS.
We can best honor our physical, mental and spiritual health and well being by spending more time outside. Invite Mother Nature to cradle your weary soul. Inhale some fresh air and exhale all the noise. Feel the cool breeze caressing your cheeks. Allow a sunrise or sunset to ignite some ‘awe’ within you as it playfully paints the horizon. Behold how the trees teach you about stillness. Let the sky remind you of infinite possibilities. Sense the sun warming your spirit. Notice all the magic in the cloud formations. Just breath deeply into the vast richness offered by this precious planet.
Enjoy a reprieve from the media madness. I bet you won’t regret it.
Karen
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