nature meditation

Forest bathing practice

Nature meditation is the practice of meditating outdoors or with focused attention on natural elements—trees, water, birdsong, wind.

The setting itself becomes the object of contemplation rather than breath or mantra.

I do nature meditation by the creek most mornings.

The practice may involve simply sitting in awareness of the natural environment or walking slowly through it.

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calm · inner peace · grounding · trees · birdsong · bird watching · awareness · deep breathing · tranquility · zen · quiet contemplation · leaves · silence · peace · presence · contemplation · wilderness · serenity

Opposites
stimulation source

nature meditationscreen time

Duration on digital displays

doom scrolling · video gaming · binge watching · smartphone addiction · digital distraction

mental approach

nature meditationmultitasking

Doing several things concurrently

task-switching · hyperactivity · sensory overload · information overload

setting/environment

nature meditationgym workout

Structured physical exercise indoors

office work · factory floor · urban commute · shopping mall · sensory deprivation tank

Family

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