Posted by Meri-Tuuli on October 10, 2006, at 9:08:49
In reply to Re: quick fixes for depression » Meri-Tuuli, posted by laima on October 9, 2006, at 13:34:10
Hey Laima!
>I also am pretty convinced that being in nature is very restorative,
Yep, me too. I personally find it really good.
>So, in Finland now- you must have loads of wonderful opportunities to hike perhaps?
Yes, I do! There are loads of trails around the 'burbs and whats even better, is that they're pretty wild (ie proper nature) - and very safe!
>On the last night of our program, we had an April night sauna followed by jumping into snow and icy lake. Talk about exhileration and distraction from other concerns! Major sensory experience!
Yes thats pretty typical here! I read somewhere that a doctor in the UK recommended saunas to this guy who was allergic to modern chemcials - apparently all that sweating clears out the toxins faster. And apparently it helps tone the parasympathic nerveways or something......well anyway they feel good.
>How are you liking it? Do you feel a culture shock, or more connection?
I'm really liking it - my mother is Finnish and lives here anyway (along with a million other relatives), so there isn't much of a culture shock! So, its kinda feels pretty natural to be here. In fact, there isn't one thing I miss about the UK - well except my bf is there still and my cat....and I actually do miss the organic supermarkets and healthfood shops you get in the UK. And I miss my herbalist....but everything else I much much much prefer.
Where do you live?
Take care!
Kind regards
Meri
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