| "body"> | | | | nature deficit disorder. We've become a civilization of |
| When we think of art we often think about | | | | the concrete jungle and we're amazed when we go |
| museums, galleries, and art studios, but art can be | | | | out in nature how beautiful and rejuvenating it can |
| seen in nature. The fact that nature is in and of itself | | | | be. The truth is that interacting with nature in a |
| beautiful only adds to the healing nature created by | | | | positive way is good for your physical, emotional, and |
| healing gardens. | | | | spiritual health. |
| I've been watching a series on television titled, | | | | Interacting with nature provides you with a sense of |
| Gardenstory: inspired places, healing spaces. The | | | | wonder and possibility. It can teach you about |
| show looks at the impact gardens have on our lives | | | | resilience; something important to understand when |
| and how they can help us overcome obstacles | | | | diagnosed with a chronic or life-threatening illness. The |
| including health challenges. | | | | idea that nature can heal itself with time makes one |
| The recent show I watched focused on a garden | | | | wonder how does that translate to your own life. |
| designer named David Kemp. The program | | | | The idea that a healing garden can engage you |
| showcased three gardens; one for AIDS patients in a | | | | visually by color and structure; by sound as a result |
| New York hospital, one for dementia patients, and | | | | of the animals/birds it attracts, and touch by feeling |
| one to honor the lives lost on September 11th on | | | | the different textures. It can provide solace when |
| Flight 93. | | | | you find a quit spot in the garden or it can exhilarate |
| As the host of the show walks the gardens with Mr. | | | | your system by the color and fragrances coming |
| Kemp you sense his deep commitment to the notion | | | | from the plants. |
| of gardens as healing agents. It doesn't matter if the | | | | What can you do today to incorporate the art of |
| garden is manicured or loose, on a rooftop or a field; | | | | nature into your health regimen? What lessons about |
| the gardens are amazing and to watch people | | | | health and healing do you take away from being in |
| interact with nature is breathtaking. | | | | nature? How will you utilize art and healing with |
| Most people living in industrialized nations suffer from | | | | nature as part of your journey to wellness? |