Nature noun na·ture \ˈnā-chər\ : the physical world and everything in it (such as plants, animals, mountains, oceans, stars, etc.) that is not made by people.
Human Nature noun : the ways of thinking, feeling, and acting that are common to most people.
Coincidence? Humans progress has always been a result of what nature has had to offer us. The ecosystem is clear evidence of everything in our world working together. To the tress we use to create paper, the water we clean and drink, and the food we harvest and eat are all utilized are all examples of nature being used. Humans are part of nature and our survival depends on it.
In a recent blog by Renne Cho, he explains why we must reconnect with nature. He explains how technology is changing how people act. Cho says "Today many children and adults suffer from what Richard Louv calls “nature-deficit disorder”— reduced awareness and a diminished ability to find meaning in the life around us. Children no longer have the opportunity to play freely in nature, exploring woods or wading in a stream, and there are fewer natural areas that are accessible."
"Nature-deficient disorder" is a great way to put the issue of humans not being connected enough to our world. Cho also mentions that "Studies reveal that children are healthier, happier, and perhaps even smarter and more creative when they have a connection to nature. Nature has positive effects on children with attention deficit disorder, asthma, and obesity, and being in nature relieves stress and improves physical health. Adults who work in spaces incorporating nature into their design are more productive, healthy and creative; and hospital patients with a view of nature from their window heal faster."
Nature has been proven to improve our health. We need to replace our health care system with doctors prescribing more time out side and eating your daily fruits and vegetables and less fake chemically made medication.
You make a solid point. Industrialization has detached us from the beauty of the world around us. I think we have gotten used to being so lazy about our health and busy at the same time we forget how simple it is to enjoy the beauty of life.
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