08/04/2023
Just being outdoors in nature and connecting with nature, especially hugging a tree, has been shown to be especially good for your mental health. The ‘Biophilia’ Hypothesis or Biophilia Effect is often given as a reason why being in nature is good for us. ‘Biophilia’ is a term first used by Erich Fromm in 1973 to describe the human attraction to other living things. A wider theory based on this was later developed by Edward Wilson in his 1978 book ‘On Human Nature’ and 1984 book ‘Biophilia’ in which he stated that humans felt an emotional, but subconscious connection to environments inhabited by plants and animals that was rooted in biology and evolution. 💚🌳🤗
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A few more reasons to hug trees:
1. Trees remove CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into oxygen.
2. If you've ever been to a forest, you probably noticed that trees also help to make the air cleaner and this process helps keep the planet healthy.
3. Studies show that people who regularly hug trees report feeling happier, calmer, and less stressed.
4. Trees provide us with a sense of connection to nature.
5. Trees help us appreciate the beauty of life.
6. Trees help us understand how much we depend on nature.
7. Trees help us realise that we're part of something bigger than ourselves.
8. Trees help us feel more connected to each another.
9. Trees help us feel spiritually more connected.
10. Trees teach us stillness.
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