There’s a fantastic story of a man who was out biking in Coquitlam, Canada, and while he was riding he met a bear. He couldn’t control his fear. His pedaling went faster than ever. He got himself away from the bear, but he was worried that the encounter may have stressed him too much. When he went to see a doctor, the doctor told him his heart was stronger for the stress.
In a similar way, a family was out hiking and ran into a mountain lion. They managed to back away from it and make enough noise to make it go the other way. Their nerves were understandably frazzled. Afterward, though, the man and woman claimed they never had such a great workout with their children.
Nature has a way of giving us what we need most.
People in Florida have an average age older than most of the world. Citizens of Florida seem to live longer. Probably because of all the alligators and crocodiles. Or the snakes. In Florida, delivery drivers run into more snakes than dogs. And yes, many of those are pet snakes. Unlike dogs, snakes don’t usually get put on a leash.
Inviting nature into your life will keep you healthy.
It isn’t only the grand vistas, the dangerous animal encounters, or the fresh air which nature provides. It’s also the potential for getting away from your phone and computer for a while. Sunlight helps us stay happy, keeps us from getting SAD, and gives us some vitamin D. The variety of screens in or lives can’t boast so much.
Less screen time means more life awareness. Have you ever been hiking and wondered who was playing that beat-heavy music only to realize it was your heart? Suddenly you’re made aware of your body and how it works.
The exercise of hiking helps your heart, and it reduces your risk of diabetes and cancer. So, hike faster ‘til you hear the music.
Nature keeps you jamming to the best tunes.
If you really get natural, start eating like a bear. Fish, berries, and honey are excellent foods. Fish is great for heart and brain health. Berries benefit your digestion. Honey boosts your immune system and will give you energy. Put them all together in the palm of your hand and you’ll smell like bear food.
Then you can have an experience like the man from Coquitlam. Get so naturally scared you feel like your heart will burst out of your chest (not recommended; facetious).
Seriously though, nature is great. Get out in it!
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