Touch Grass

I just learned the other day that kids my son's age will tell each other to "touch grass." I might not understand completely, but I got the impression it means, "You have been surrounded by these sterile walls and have been staring at screens for too long. Get yourself some fresh air!" I was refreshed to hear that this little phrase has worked its way into teen-speak. It gives me hope that my son's generation seems to understand that getting outside really is important. ​

I've been fascinated by some of the research that I've learned about recently. We are learning that there are some positive chemical and hormonal changes that occur in our bodies when we walk barefoot in the grass or wade in natural water or even look at a picture of a beautiful outdoor scene.

One interesting study found that hearing more variety of bird songs on a walk increased mood greater than hearing just a few birdsongs.

It just makes sense to me that we were created to thrive better when we are surrounded by things that God made rather than things that man has made.

So what are you going to do today to "touch grass?!"

In my private health coaching practice, I help busy Christian moms adopt simple health habits, like getting outside regularly, so they can love the body God gave them and have the energy to be All In for their families.

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