Nature is our original home, and our growing disconnection from it is affecting our health and happiness in profound ways. We evolved in relationship with the natural world, and the rapid shift to indoor, technology-dominated lifestyles is creating a "nature deficit disorder" with physical, mental, and spiritual consequences.

• The average American spends 93% of life indoors while children today spend less than 7 minutes in unstructured outdoor play daily
• Nature exposure measurably decreases stress hormones, lowers blood pressure, and boosts immune function within just 15-20 minutes
• Trees release compounds called phytoncides that increase our natural killer cells when inhaled, with effects lasting up to 30 days
• Walking in natural settings reduces rumination and negative thought patterns associated with depression and anxiety
• Natural environments provide "attention restoration," allowing our directed attention to replenish after cognitive fatigue
• Experiences of awe in nature reduce inflammatory compounds linked to depression while expanding perception of time
• Simple practices like forest bathing, sensory immersion, threshold sitting, and even 5-minute nature pauses provide significant benefits
• Urban nature connection is possible through noticing plants growing through sidewalks, cloud patterns, and bringing natural elements indoors
• The busier and more urban your life, the more essential nature connection becomes for wellbeing

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