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Yes—nature still heals the soul in a screen-drenched age.
A 20-minute forest walk cuts cortisol 20%. Japanese “forest bathing” lowers blood pressure and depression. Viewing green space from a hospital bed speeds recovery. People consistently report awe, belonging, and perspective among mountains, oceans, or even city trees.Nature doesn’t preach; it simply outscales human drama. That silence still speaks.The Atlantic – Is Nature Still Important?: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/07/nature-spirituality-secular-wellness/674199
Greater Good – Why Nature Boosts Well-Being: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_nature_makes_you_kinder_happier_more_creative
Yale e360 – The Power of Awe: https://e360.yale.edu/features/how-the-power-of-awe-can-transform-your-life
Shinrin-yoku Research: https://www.shinrin-yoku.org/research