Do you ever feel like you need to just get out of town? From time to time I think most of us do. Whether you prefer to take a hike in the woods, go kayaking, or just take in a scenic vista; there is something inherently satisfying about being in nature.<\/p>\n
During the first half of the nineteenth century in Europe poets, painters, and composers inspired by the lure of nature began a cultural movement we now refer to as Romanticism. And although we now live in Postmodern times the desire to get \u201cback to nature\u201d remains with us.<\/p>\n
Although most of us find experiencing the beauty of nature satisfying in and of itself, recent research indicates that it also contributes to our overall well-being. An interesting\u00a0article in The Huffington Post entitled, Experiences Of Art, Nature And Spirituality May Help Prevent Disease, Study Finds<\/em><\/a>, suggests that our desire to experience nature holds value for us beyond simply escaping the hustle and bustle of city life.<\/p>\n What do you think?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Do you ever feel like you need to just get out of town? From time to time I think most of us do. Whether you prefer to take a hike in the woods, go kayaking, or just take in a scenic vista; there is something inherently satisfying about being in nature. During the first half … Continue reading Romanticism: More Than a Feeling<\/span>