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I spent 4 days recently in a hotel in Atlanta for a wonderful conference. Wonderful speakers, interesting topics, and great company, but after a while I started feeling stir-crazy. I longed for the breaks when I would have an excuse to get outside. I wanted to feel the sunshine, see some grass and trees, and just hear some different sounds.At one point we went to a wonderful little restaurant that had an outdoor cafe and i found myself thinking that people should put more swings outside. I missed our farm and I definitely missed just being outside.
This article actually talks about Nature Deficit Disorder and how it affects people particularly children. So many of us spend far too much time cooped up indoors when there is a beautiful world awaiting us outside. During these days of scorching heat, sometimes I don't hang out too much during the day, but as the sun goes down, I love sitting outside on our patio watching the kittens kick into their nocturnal playful gear, the chickens begin to settle in for the night, the horse whinnying to go into his stall, and the dogs coming around to get a little more attention.
Don't let Nature Deficit Disorder get you down. Find a way to spend some time outside today!
Blessings,
~Nancy
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