Technology as a Means to Bridge the Gap Between Humans and Nature

Nature The Magic Healer

Just as love is natural, so is grief; pleasure and pain are like two sides of the coin; it is natural and undeniable to feel pain since it is an inevitable part of life. Happy times vanish so fast; however, it becomes difficult to face painful times. Pain may occur due to many reasons; it may be due to loss of any kind, death, divorce, illness, or due to any other unwanted circumstances. It is understandable that no one wants to remain in a state of pain; all beings desire relief from pain. Seeks coping mechanisms to overcome the state of pain; these coping mechanisms are diverse in nature. Some may distract themselves from pain by engaging themselves with technology and entertainment; for some, traveling is the best way to eliminate pain; others may keep themselves busy to get rid of agony; for some, going out in nature works as therapy and healing people from pain. Most of us have witnessed the healing aspect of nature during the hard COVID-19 times when people were in social isolation; closeness to nature was the only remedy for healing and gaining solace, although this opportunity was available only to rural people. On the other hand, being increasingly disconnected from nature gives rise to anxiety, stress, and many health issues. Since its inception, nature has been a great healer, and such healing techniques are evident in the religious texts and scriptures.

Many scientists now believe that human beings are genetically and evolutionarily programmed to connect with nature. In his bestselling 2005 book Last Child in the Woods, author Richard Louv coined the term ‘nature deficit disorder’ to describe the consequences of humanity’s modern-day alienation from nature. He believes that a lack of connection with nature has caused widespread anxiety, depression, and attention disorders. This has been witnessed by most of us during the challenging COVID-19 pandemic time; people suffered from anxiety and stress due to the forced lockdown where people were compelled to stay indoors. Humans have experienced closeness to nature, which makes us more relaxed and uplifts our mood. More time spent in nature helps us focus better and enhances the efficiency of individuals.