When I'm chewing something over in my head, a walk usually helps me to gain perspective, especially when there is calm water to soothe my spirits. I think there are probably good reasons why fresh air, water and trees are restorative. Google AI tells me that: 'Urban environments demand constant, concentrated focus, which depletes cognitive energy. Nature provides 'soft fascination'—interesting but undemanding stimuli—allowing the brain’s directed attention network to rest and recover... Plants release airborne chemicals called phytoncides that have been shown to reduce stress and boost immune cell function.'
Whatever the reasons, a walk reminds that 'all shall be well' or as we say in Yorkshire: 'be reyt'.
A good connection of photos and words! I hope that whatever you have been chewing over will be reyt.
ReplyDeleteI'm quite pleased to find the boatman (or woman) has a green thumb, with a lavender plant which looks a lot like mine, except I don't have a pretty little mushroom in my pot. Perhaps that's what it needs because mine's not doing too well.
ReplyDeleteA nice walk to soothe the mind.
ReplyDeleteNarrow boats look like a prescription for happiness.
ReplyDeleteGetting outdoors for a walk and just observing everything around me always lightens my spirits.
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