QUALITATIVE RESEARCH SHARED EXPERIENCES AND MEMORIES
“Being in nature clears my head and is a great escape from the busy city.” “The smell of stagnant canal water reminds me of walking the dog down the canal with my dad in the 90’s.” “The wind makes me feel nice and fresh.” “Nice hearing the tweeting of the birds in a morning.” “Love looking at a beautiful sunset in the heat of a summer night.” “I like nature because it makes me feel relaxed when I watch the clouds. Nature makes me happy. J” “Love going for a walk after a heavy day feeling relaxed with a warm sunny breeze.“ “It is nice.” “Swimming in the warm sea with fish running between my toes.” “Going for a walk in the hills is very relaxing.” “Love the smell of the morning dew.” “Grass between my feet, feels amazing.” “No matter what state of mind I am in, cold air comforts me, sunsets heal me and rain makes me feel relaxed.” “When it’s autumn it reminds me of having leaf fights with my family.” “Sunshine makes me happy. Reminds me of holidays abroad.” “Love going to centre parcs in the winter when its frosty and snowing as it makes Christmas more magical for my kids.” “Watching the sunrise in the morning and set in the evening.”
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