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Hello CWW community!
Summer is ending but we did take time to explore its joys recently. Gioia is just back from her family place in New York State, full of ferns, streams, waterfalls, and splashing trout, providing lots of wonderful creative inspiration to last her through the year to come.
Benefits of Spending Time in Nature
We know that spending time in nature can reduce stress, lower cortisol, improve mood, and even strengthen the immune system. But sometimes it's challenging to carve out time to really dive into noticing the natural world around us.
Mindfully Noticing Nature
We often think we have to go to the beach or the mountains to find nature, but when we put out intentional awareness and look deeply around us, nature is right here. The wood frame on the table, the houseplant's leaf shape, the food we eat, the clouds in the sky, all are ways we can connect to nature right where we are.
Finding Secret Spots in Nature
Where do you go to find nature near you? Perhaps there's a local park or nature hike you particularly enjoy. We suggest next time you go, use your phone camera to become more aware of what you're experiencing by taking some cool images of what you're seeing.
Try the Portrait Mode
Try the "portrait mode" of your camera to get a depth of field that helps bring out unique details. Or try a "worm's eye view." An unusual angle can make a photograph have a unique sense of place. Perhaps you'll find the movement of walking in wild spaces also helps your physical fitness as you develop a deeper connection with the world.
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