Human society is
capable of creating unthinkable accomplishments. At the same time, a reckless
side of human activity produces harmful effects on plants, animals, and aquatic
life. It is a kind of paradox that mankind is the biggest victim of its own actions.
By neglecting their environment, humans will consequently destroy themselves.
For instance, one of
the greatest health issues of modern society is stress. In their attempts to
get rid of stress, people socialise, practice yoga, run, swim, meditate, listen
to music, or laugh with friends and family members. I’d like to add here gardening as a potential
anti-stress therapy, and a perfect way for you to relax your mind
and body.
Press a Delete-Stress Key
Wouldn’t it be great if you could
have a delete stress key on a keyboard? Yes, yes, I know. Now you probably say
that it could only exist in fairytales. I agree. Instead of running after Peter
Pan in Neverland, I have another proposal to offer you. Grab your rake and do
some gardening. It aids in relaxing and recharging your batteries.
Meditate while Doing Gardening
Meditation is not necessarily
related to static body positions. In my opinion, it is a state of mind and body
all together. Try to mix – while watering your Chinese cabbage, Organic corn, or Broccoli, empty your mind, think positive
and enjoy the moment.
Get Your Body in Shape
Who wouldn’t like to look better?
Besides feeling better, most people care about how they look like. Gardening is
a great way to lose calories and increase healthy food consumption at the same time.
However, don’t exaggerate or you might find yourself in trouble of getting a gardener’s elbow. This unpleasant injury
is usually caused by repetitive flexion of the elbow such as lifting, carrying,
weeding, digging, planting, etc. For that reason, when I do gardening I often
take breaks and rest when I feel tired.
Leave a comment and let me know what
you think of gardening as a natural therapy.
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