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What is the relation between high sensitivity and nature?
Similar to my nervous system, other highly sensitive people have nervous systems that can process information more deeply. Recently, a few researchers studied the impact of nature on highly sensitive Canadians.
They hypothesized that 20% to 30% of highly sensitive people have deep connections with nature due to their capacity to emotionally connect with nature. The inclination towards nature can make highly sensitive people have pro-environmental behavior too.
On the downside, high environmental sensitivity can make highly sensitive people prone to eco-anxiety or eco-depression. Given my experiences, I consider the pros to outweigh the cons.
Can highly sensitive people have a unique relationship with nature?
Over the weekend, I attended a tree walk with a part of a small group of nature lovers. It was a beautiful experience for my sensitive soul, as I was basking in heavy doses of oxygen and greenery. I feel a lot for the tree barks and roots, as they have an uplifting effect on me. Often, I feel like a child, wondering about their beauty.
During my tree walk, I met a child. She was about 7 years old and was extremely inquisitive about trees. She gave me a plant shedding and a fallen flower as a warm gift. In return, I gave her feathers, flowers, and a fruit shedding. It was almost as if she was telling me, 'hey, I feel the same about trees as you do'.
As a plant empath, I can sense the energies and emotions of plants/trees. I don't want to shy away from sharing that trees and plants make great friends too. They each seem to have a personality. For example, I came across a rainforest tree during the tree walk. It was humongous! To my creative mind, it felt like Hulk who liked to be touched and hugged.
It was a total softy!
What is the story of the nature-inspired abstract artwork?
The abstract art in this blog post is about love for the natural world. I've used colors such as dark green, parrot green, neon green, light brown, dark brown, and pastel green. Additionally, I gave the artwork texture with a paste called texture white. The texture of the artwork is like the tree barks, rough and serrated. The background is inspired by a canopy of trees and the sky. Here is a fun fact: I made the art on a coaster paper that I picked up in a cafe.
It is important to remember that even basic paints and materials can help us achieve the most expressive and emotionally inspiring artworks. The key is to immerse oneself in love for nature or any other area of life.
Lastly, I welcome you to share your story about high sensitivity, nature, and abstract art with me.
Thank you for reading and learning!
-3, 2, 1, Cheers,
Pranita
Reference: Holzer JM, Dale G, Baird J. People with sensory processing sensitivity connect strongly to nature across five dimensions. Sustainability Science Practice and Policy. 2024;20(1). doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/15487733.2024.2341493
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