nature sounds – Humans in Nature

More information can be found at:

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MacMillan, Amanda. “Why Nature Sounds Are Great for Relaxation.” Edited by Kimberly Brown, Health, 13 June 2022, https://www.health.com/condition/stress/why-nature-sounds-are-relaxing.

We are constantly surrounded by so much man-made noise that we forget the symphony nature can provide for us. From the chirping of birds to the calming sound of running water, nature is its own orchestra. But often we forget with the latest technology always capturing our attention. We don’t always take a moment to sit back and enjoy the natural sounds around us. We have grown accustomed to pay attention to the ding of Snapchat notifications or an alert to “BeReal” instead of the natural sounds of the wind blowing, water running, or birds chirping. These sounds are often drowned out by the honking of cars, motors being revved, and the sounds of consumerism and technology.