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You behold the beauty of nature. How is such majesty possible? The strength of that mountain, standing there for all those years! The miracle of this single flower, infused with sunlight. The revelation of a tree, rooted deep in the earth, stretching to the sky, and bearing silent witness to the world around it! You feel awe and joy and are whole again. 3. You remember that you are connected to all living things. You feel that you belong to this Earth. That you are part of the community of nature. You are made of the same substance, and that you are no better—and no worse—than that bird, that tree, that other human walking up the trail. 2. You remember who you truly are. You feel comfortable in your own skin, you experience your own quiet peace and strength, you sense the inner you that is the true you. The mask you present to the outer world is irrelevant for a time, and put in its proper place. 1. You experience the Divine. Whether you call it God,  Earth Mother ,...

Urgency, deadlines and “clock time," as measured by hours, minutes and seconds, melt away. Clocks teach us to abandon the natural rhythms of our bodies and the Earth and conform to a schedule rooted in our economic system. That creates a lot of stress. On the flip side, nature models a healthier pace of life. Trees and plants grow s – l – o – w – l – y. Deer graze calmly. Rabbits and squirrels scamper about, but that is their natural pace. Everyone is moving according to their natural rhythm, and you begin to do the same. Nature models “just enough" sustainability. Our culture teaches us that we never have enough. We strive to make more money, buy more things, eat more delicious food. Mainstream culture also encourages us not to think about how this over-consumption affects others, such as the sweatshop laborers who make our clothes, or the people and animals who depend on a climate in balance. In contrast, eco systems embody harmony and balance. Trees grow to a he...

Nature reminds you of death so you can appreciate your life and its natural cycles. In the U.S., we do everything we can to avoid the knowledge that we, and everyone we love, are going to die. In nature, you encounter dead trees all the time. And, behold!—they're nursing young plants to life. You walk through a burn area and see a profusion of wildflowers thriving in the newly enriched soil. You might even see animal skulls and bones. When we come face to face with death, we value our own life more, the present moment more, and experience surges of joy to be alive. Many cancer survivors know this truth well from a harsh encounter with death. Nature eases us into this reality.

Why You Feel So Good in Nature Earth, rivers, mountains and trees! Silent canyons, babbling creeks and growing green gardens! If you  spend time in nature , you've probably noticed that you feel happier out there than in here. But why? One of the better known theories, the “biophilia hypothesis," suggests that we love nature because we evolved in it. We  need it for our psychological well-being because it's in our DNA. This theory rings true to me. But it's so broad, it also leaves me grasping for more. What is it about nature and our relationship to it, that brings us so much joy? I've been asking this question for some years now. I've studied Ecopsychology, wilderness therapy and nature-based therapy. In my private psychotherapy practice, I work with clients in nature and bear witness to their experiences. And personally, I spend as much time as I can in nature. Putting all of this together, I've developed my own ideas about why nature makes us fe...

Article1 All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.They  are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards     one another in a spirit of brotherhood.

Is it OK for parents to discourage relationships for teenagers ? Teenagers fall in love, and if two teens fall in love with each other, it's cruel to forbid them from being in a relationship. It's ok to discourage relationships, but outright banning relationships usually is not the best course of action, and may breed rebellion and resentment. Instead of banning relationships altogether, allow relationships, but with restrictions (curfew, keep grades up, etc). Of course, it's fine to ban relationships if the teenager is clearly very irresponsible, or the boyfriend/girlfriend is an extremely bad influence, but if the teenager is reasonably mature and responsible, give love a chance!

Is it alright to trouble my father to get me a job? He has connections. We don't have a relationship with him. Is your father a decent man, with whom it is safe to get in touch? If so, it's fine to trouble him, but don't feel disappointed if your father says no, or doesn't seem like he is trying very hard to get you a job. After all, a relationship cannot grow overnight. Then again, you may be pleasantly surprised - you won't know until you try!