MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: Australia, Let's Talk (October 2023)

[Snowie]

Snuggling on the couch with my dog watching some tv or a movie.

[Former-Member]

I love hugging trees @hanami to decompress. It removes anything that does not serve you and is very fortifying to the soul.  It drains toxic emotions and instills peace

[Blackbird11]

Hi @hanami 

I usually like to walk in nature, noticing the moss, leaves, bark, sticks, birds, insects, flowers, trees, waterways and fungi. I find it so restorative, balancing and grounding. I also like listening to my favourite playlists on YouTube. I enjoy photography too.

 

[hanami]

I have to try that @Former-Member , sounds amazing!

[Former-Member]

Theres articles online about tree hugging, even noticeably amongst Taoism @hanami its not just for hippies lol

[Former-Member]

 I altered my post:

- expressing myself through various art forms as I mentioned in one of posts 

- getting my bare hands dirty in the garden. The sensation of the warm, dark earth.

- walking in and around rock pools and examining the hidden sea life within 

[Krishna]

Hey @hanami  I love walking in nature, floating in the ocean and sitting peacefully focusing on my in and out breath. Gardening is also one of my calming activities. 

[hanami]

They all sound so relaxing @Krishna 

I love the ocean too. I only live 5 minutes away but almost take it for granted. I need to go more often!

[hanami]

@Blackbird11 beautiful!!

[Faith-and-Hope]

Short answer @hanami  ….. same ❣️