“Even walking through a park or your own backyard can help you feel calmer and happier when you catch a whiff of freshly cut grass.” (Huffington Post, 08/08/14)
Opening the windows, I encounter the ultimate.
How wondrous is life!
Attentive to each moment, my mind is clear like a calm river.
~Thich Nhat Hanh, PEACE IS EVERY BREATH
Fresh air. It’s a wonderful thing, and something that’s easy to take for granted. With gratitude, I take a deep breath every time I’m able to open the windows and shut off either the furnace or the air conditioner and let fresh air sweep through the house. It helps clean out the mental cobwebs after a long winter of dry, heated air or a long summer of refrigerated air. And, conversely, I find myself resenting it a bit when it’s time to close the windows back up and turn the machinery back on. There’s a different feeling to fresh air; a different energy. It can help boost your immune system, decrease stress, and increase your happiness and energy levels. I frequently sleep better when I’ve been outside, even if it’s just to sit and read instead of working in the yard.
Go outside. Take a walk. Sit on a bench, basking in the sun, and breathe deeply.
Don’t you feel better now?
Cheers! Here’s to your health!