Written By: Muskan Gupta | Updated : April 22, 2026 2:18 PM IST
Medically Verified By: Dr. Saroj Dubey
It is a sort of silence that nature alone can provide. The same thing, but of another kind, is that it is not the silence that has taken the place of sound, but an alternative to it, that is, rustling, the call of birds in the far distance, and the constant beat of wind coming through trees. It is the type of silence that does not require anything on our part. It merely enables us to exist.
According to Dr Saroj Dubey, Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist at Kailash Hospital, Mental Health Expert, "Life is hectic on most days. Screen, due dates, discussions, updates. The mind is never idle, it is commonly kept on a variety of things more than one way at a time. And without quite noticing it you start to experience a certain degree of exhaustion, a sort of mental clatter that is not easily put down."
"It is here that nature, in its simple undisturbed manner, sets in. You need not go far. This may be a small park, some green, a tree that is outside your window, or even the sky at the end of a hard day. When you take a moment and see something that has not been created by man, that is not under control, and is not in a hurry, something changes," he added.
Among the initial things that individuals observe as they spend some time in nature is that their thoughts start to slow down. Not at once and not in a drama, but slowly. The mind that has been accustomed to leaping in one thing to another starts to calm down. Less effort is required. You are not attempting to rest. It just starts to happen on its own.
The expert says that nature is a quiet reassurance too. It makes no judgment, no judgment, no expectation, no judgment of you to be anything more than you are. You are allowed to appear just as yourself, fatigued, distracted, or overwhelmed and there is room to accommodate all of it. Even that can be a relief.
These little things start to count in the long run. Some time in the morning sun, and sitting close to a tree, and observing the sky in the evening. They are not much but they make it appear stable. The brain is not as crowded. One can breathe a bit more. This does not imply that stress is eliminated and the problems are no longer there. But something changes in our manner of possessing them. They are slightly not so heavy, a little easier to handle.
During such an event as Earth Day, one can speak about the preservation of nature, and it is not in vain. However, it is also worth bearing in mind that nature in most cases also takes care of us. Not in a drama fashion, but more simply, steadily, by assisting us to get back to a more normal condition.
You do not have to have a plan and a perfect setting. All one has to do is to step outside, at least a few minutes. Lift your eyes, lift up your eyes and give yourself time. At times, it is just that.
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No, even small green spaces like a park, garden, or a tree nearby can help you feel calmer and more relaxed.
Being in nature helps slow down thoughts, lowers mental fatigue, and creates a calming environment that naturally reduces stress levels.
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