Fall is a season of transition for both humans and nature. While the natural world slowly prepares for the coming of Winter, we ourselves prepare for changes within our own lives and routines.
What do you think of when it comes to Fall?
For centuries, artists great and small have drawn inspiration from the abundance of the natural world. Rembrandt, Picasso, Van Gogh, Matisse, Rodin; all of these artistic greats have credited nature for their creative excellence. Academics and artists the world over have dedicated their lives to the unique relationship between nature and art in the hope of gaining a deeper understanding of the world we live in, and our place in it.
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Is there anything more characteristic of the Summer break than a trip to the beach? There’s something utterly magical about that feeling of the warm sand between your toes and the salty tang of the ocean tickling your lips. There’s just something about the sea that brings out a special appreciation for the natural world in us all.
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Valentine’s Day Contest February 14, 2019! Spread some HeART Rocks or Natural Hearts and win! Making heart rocks is super easy, or just find hearts in nature. Stop and notice, and suddenly you’ll see hearts everywhere outside!
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It cannot be refuted that exposure to the natural world can induce positive physiological effects. Walking, sitting in, or even looking at nature has been proven to decrease stress hormones, blood pressure, and heart rate, while simultaneously inducing relaxation effects noticeable within the nervous system. So, it’s no wonder that as the seasons change, we can feel a response, both emotional and physical, when observing nature transition from one state to another. In a way, it feels that our own states are changing with it side-by-side, seeming as though we are acting both as a witness and a partner in the transformations taking place.
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