Whether we\u2019re in our homes, in our cars, or in our offices, we spend most of our days removed from nature\u2014and it\u2019s not good for us.<\/p>\n\n
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I just returned from a week in the hills and woods of East Tennessee. One of my favorite moments was fly fishing Hesse Creek. It\u2019s world famous for trout, and I had seven on my line and landed two of the most beautiful rainbows ever. It was simultaneously restful and exhilarating.<\/p>\n
We all know about the environmental benefits trees and other plants provide. But how often do we take advantage of the mental, physical, and spiritual benefits available from nature?<\/p>\n