Why is nature healing if I have adult ADD?

Like many attention deficit disorder (ADD) adults, you have probably received more than your fair share of criticism. This deficit disorder didn't arrive on your doorstep wrapped in a pretty bow. The harshness of the words "deficit disorder" reflects the painful interactions you've experienced. From the people you care about you may frequently hear "You never listen," "Stop interrupting me," "off-color," and "inappropriate." In work settings you may hear "doesn't follow through," "easily distracted," or "makes sloppy mistakes."

Nature embraces you without offering any judgments at all. Nature accepts you as you are. While the rest of the world says "do," nature says "be." While the rest of the world tells you there's something wrong with you, nature tells you that differences aren't disorders. The delicate flower that gives off fragrance and the rock face with its immovable grandeur are different, but both are gifts.

Nature reflects your gifts back to you; for example, the torrent of ideas flooding your mind can be seen in waterfalls, rapid rivers, or strong winds. And in addition to offering connection without judgment, nature meets your need for stimulation. Nature offers you demanding hikes, stimulating windy and rainy conditions for a walk or jog, and rock faces that dare you to climb them.