Some say there is healing power in a long forest experience, a practice called shirn-yoku in Japan. There certainly are days when you leave a nice walk in the woods with a feeling you can equate with healing. It need not be walking as a long sit on that quiet bench or rock also seems to do the trick.
Although scientific evidence is currently sparse as to the specific mechanism by which a forest walk promotes positive health we can all agree it does no harm at all.
On some days it is what we see and others what we smell. Many days it is what we do not see or smell as we walk away from the hustle and bustle and into the woods.
Whatever it is about a forest bath I sure wish Doctors would prescribe it more.
I love this
Thanks.
Definitely the best natural medicine around.
Agreed.
Agreed, Nature is the balm for our hectic world. Your photos capture its essence so well.
Hi Eliza, yes a nice quiet walk in the woods would sure help the current state of things.
It ought to be mandatory. 😉
Agreed.
Yes! This reminds me it has been a long time since I took a walk in the woods. Thank you for the reminder that it is something I need to do.
Hi Sarah, we do hope you get a chance soon.
We prescribe this almost daily – seems to work! Great photos once again, thanks, Mike!
A daily dose is indeed what the Dr. ordered although a few consecutive days will do no harm as well.
Yes, trees that make the forest…so important to all our lives.
Yes tress give us so much and just ask to be left to grow.
Me too!!
Never a bad idea for a forest walk.
& no side effects 😉
Yes, and that makes good medicine.
the forest/stream shot is excellent Mike!
Thanks, it is a little creek just up the road and one of my favorite places. Hope you have a great weekend.