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Nature is the best healer. Whenever I feel stressed, I retreat into nature—walking in the woods behind my village home or stargazing from the rooftop.

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How Nature Heals

These simple acts dissolve my writer's block and uplift my spirit. I remember the best sleep I ever had—in a mountain cabin in Norway. No luxury hotel could offer that peace. Once, after an exhausting eight-hour flight to Zurich, a walk in the green fields refreshed me far more than rest ever could. Nature absorbs all fatigue.

RAMESHINDER S. SANDHU, Amritsar

Rameshinder S. Sandhu wins this month’s ‘Write & Win’ prize of ₹1,000. —EDs

Nature nurtures. There's a world of difference between hedonic happiness and eudaimonic, i.e, purpose-driven happiness—the latter is what nature gifts us freely. In a materialistic world, we often ignore nature’s abundant blessings, available from head to toe—literally and spiritually.

A. RAVEENDRANATH, Kerala

Every evening after returning from work and enjoying tea with snacks, my wife and I go for a stroll up to the main road. The divider is lined with plants. Birds perch and chirp, creating a peaceful, pleasant atmosphere. Instead of being glued to TVs or smartphones, spending time in nature boosts our energy and uplifts our mood. Nature truly holds that power.