@Karen5Lund@mastodon.social@YMItalking@vivaldi.net Clearly, traumas and past experiences can completely alter our perception. A friend of mine got lost in a forest one night and managed to find his way out only after hours. Ever since then, he can't listen to outdoor nighttime sounds anymore.
@YMItalking@vivaldi.net@Karen5Lund@mastodon.social The sound of flowing water has the same effect on me. The smell of smoke, even if natural, also makes me a bit uneasy. I prefer the scent of flowers, the smell of moss, the aroma of the forest.
@YMItalking@vivaldi.net I believe millions of years of evolution have programmed our brains to be soothed by the (calming) sounds of nature. Nothing can beat them. When I can and I'm in quiet places, I open the windows and listen. I don't want any other sounds. Only what Nature produces and bestows upon us. It has a therapeutic power over me.
@artean@retro.pizza What a nice story! Sure, Paris is beautiful, but nothing beats the beauty of the Nature.
me (me@mysmallinstance.homelinux.org)'s status on Tuesday, 23-Jan-2024 05:13:29 JST
meEarlier today, I had posted two photos (an avatar and a banner) generated by AI. I was kindly contacted and informed that AI generates by taking works from artists and creators without their consent, essentially exploiting their work without any permission or credit. I hadn't thought about it, so I immediately removed and replaced the two images with the ones that are there now. Since respect is at the core of my presence in the world (both "physical" and "virtual"), I will not be posting any AI-generated images on this profile. What I will post will only be my photos or photos and images I find around (with proper attribution). #EthicalPosting
me (me@mysmallinstance.homelinux.org)'s status on Tuesday, 23-Jan-2024 05:01:56 JST
meToday, I managed to take a beautiful walk in nature once again. When stress levels rise, the remedy is to unplug from the world and its noise, staying connected to where we come from. It usually works, except in rare cases, even to help me focus better when I return to mental work. In my opinion, everyone should dedicate at least one hour a week to a return to the basics, to our origins. It's healthy, it's beautiful, and it brings positivity. #NatureWalk#PositiveVibes