The psychological benefits to raising your gaze
In an overstimulating world full of car honks, negative people, deadlines, and worries, there’s always one place I can turn to for stillness: the sky. The sky never fails to bring me in a state of complete awe. Whether it’s vibrant sunsets, starry nights, pink clouds or clear blue skies, you can always look up to get some peace of mind.
As it turns out, looking at the sky during your morning stroll isn’t only good for the pretty views. Sky gazing has actually been proven to reduce stress levels by helping you put your emotions in perspective.
“When you realize that everyone is in the sky instead of under it, as many people perceive themselves, you get a stronger sense of connectedness.” — Jack Borden
Ecopsychologist Sarah Conn says that simply being aware of the sky can help anyone under stress experience their situations in a larger context. It will be easier to detach themselves from their situation, take that feeling of outside space and turn it into a feeling of spaciousness within themselves.
Apart from that, observing the everchanging sky gives people a sense that their own feelings…
