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Nature-Based Healing: Mindful Rainwater Rituals for Release and Renewal

Here we are with yet another rainy day in sunny Southern California. I happen to love, love, love the rain and have no problem relishing every moment of it. I can always find something to make it special and restorative. But in case rain isn’t exactly your jam, I want to share some rainwater cleansing rituals and nature-based mindfulness practices to help make these wet days a little more bearable, and perhaps even magical.

The Healing Power of Nature: How Ecotherapy Can Improve Mental Health and Well-being

What I instinctively knew—something we all feel in our hearts—was later confirmed by science: nature heals. The fresh air, sunshine, and greenery of natural spaces are scientifically proven to reduce stress, increase happiness, and improve overall mental and physical well-being.