Science meets wisdom

Neuroscience is now confirming Nature's innate wisdom: Slowing down heals the mind.

World Mental Health Day on the 10th of October reminds us that returning to a natural state of health starts with 'tending' our mind's garden.

The day serves as an invitation to pause and reflect on how we nurture our inner landscape.

We often look outward for balance, bypassing our body wisdom to attain deeper healing & regulation. 

Modern research echoes Nature timeless truth:

• Just 20 minutes spent outdoors can lower cortisol, the stress hormone.

• Exposure to natural light helps regulate our circadian rhythm, improving mood and sleep.

• Even looking at images of Nature can calm the amygdala, the brain’s alarm system, reducing anxiety.

Nature restores mind and body synergy, supporting nervous system regulation.

The Japanese Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) Nature practice invites people to intentionally slow down, engaging their senses, listening to birdsong, noticing light through leaves, breathing in the forest air. 

Studies show how this simple practice reduces heart rate and blood pressure while increasing feelings of inner calm and connection.

Nature invites us into presence, guiding a gentle return to ourselves.

Here to some micro-practices inspired by Nature’s Wisdom that you can bring into your day:

• Step outside between meetings, even for a few minutes, and notice what you hear and see.

• Sit quietly by a tree or a window, taking three slow, intentional breaths.

• Reflect on how your mind feels when you give yourself permission to simply pause.

Caring for your mind garden begins in these quiet moments of reconnection where you give yourself permission to listen to your needs, and meet them exactly where you are.

We are not separate from Nature. We are Nature, capable of renewal, resilience, and balance.

October World Mental Health Month

About the Author: Monica Dettori is a Holistic Transformation & Change Consultant, Conscious Leadership & Wellness Coach. Learn more about her work here.

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