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Spending time in forests — Shinrin-yoku

Spending time around trees, forgetting busy life, and mindfully observing nature and its wonders. Of course! Tell me about it! And yet, for several reasons, people have been turning away from nature's ways.

Life in the city

As a former city dweller, I do understand the busyness of life and time scarcity. But never have I said no to being surrounded by greenery. Even during days when having plants meant carrying all those heavy bags of soil and plant pots to a flat on the fourth floor. Even then, our terrace was a paradise of flowers, vegetables, and herbs. A true feast for the eyes and nose, with its colorful shades, floral scents, aromas, and fragrances.

Watching me during my urban gardening for some time, my husband one day declared: “We need to move to the countryside.”