Practice mindfulness in nature through contemplation:

🍁Notice something in nature -- like an autumn leaf.
🍁Pause, and take a conscious breath in.
🍁Allow your full attention to explore nature using your senses.

This can help reduce anxiety, stress, and increase your overall sense of well-being 💚

"Soft fascination" is a way of calming ourselves and giving our stressed brains the chance to restore by allowing our focus to be gently engaged by the natural world around us.

Noticing the pleasant moments of our day can bring balance and a sense of #wellbeing to our lives.

#WILDKEPTmoment

When we practice mindfulness in nature, we can see more deeply into our experience of the present moment.

This is a #WILDKEPTmoment with a beech tree 🌳

#naturetherapy #mindfulness #beechtree #mentalhealth

Research shows that being near water can reduce stress, improve mood, and promote a sense of calm. Both the sight and sound of water can bring us into the present moment and provide mental health benefits.

#WILDKEPTmoment is brought to you by an autumn afternoon by the stream 🍂💦 #mindfulness

Enjoying the reds and orange of October during this #WILDKEPTmoment

#autumn #mindfulness #nature #naturetherapy #autumnleaves

A #WILDKEPTmoment appreciating mushrooms growing at the base of a tree 🍄

After a year of growing quietly out of sight, cool #autumn nights result in #mushrooms starting to pop up. It can be a great time of year to reflect on the growth that can happen even in darkness.

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This leaf was so glossy and almost purple-black when I spotted it. Taking a moment to really look at it revealed so many amazing colors and textures that changed in the light.

#WILDKEPTmoment #mindfulness #nature #naturetherapy #focus #mentalhealth #autumn #leaves #foresttherapy

No acorns were harmed in the making of this #wildkeptmoment 😉 These sawtooth oak acorns caught my eye on a walk this week because of their unusual little acorn hats.

#mindfulness #nature #acorns #autumn #sensory

What do you think of this autumn leaf I found on my walk this evening? #WILDKEPTmoment
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A #WILDKEPTMoment is when you notice something in nature, art, or everyday life that gives you an opportunity to pause and be #mindful of your experience in the here and now. I'd love to see yours!

Why does taking a walk in the woods feel so good and restorative? Here’s a look at what nature therapy is, and why it’s so effective ⤵️
wildkept.com/2024/08/15/w...

Deep breaths, friends.
#naturetherapy #meditationmusic