Student Life | Issue 41

I am only a small part of this world.
Seeing a blue tit, or blackbird, or robin
hop onto a branch near me always
brings a smile to me and it gives
me comfort. Listening to birdsong
is simply relaxing. Seeing how moss
has created spectacular textures
on trees makes me feel happy and
brings comfort to the soul. Hearing
the howling of the wind blow onto my
face is comforting too; as is sunshine
beaming onto my face. Seeing these
details relaxes and comforts me. It is
my mechanism to help reduce stress
and anxiety and allows me to feel
positive and relaxed.
I struggle to relax. In fact, the only
place where I feel truly relaxed is in
nature. Nature is magic! Pure magic!
To conclude, I would recommend
spending time in nature. And yes, I
know it does not look inviting right
now but trust me you will feel better
for going outside. Even half-an-hour a
day will transform your day and both
your mental and physical health. And
remember nature is magic!
Nature is deeply powerful and has
helped me tremendously to get
through lockdowns. Why? Because
IMAGE BY SOPHIE DEBENHAM
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