Whenever I have the good fortune to take time for a bit of fly fishing, what I enjoy most is simply soaking in the beauty and tranquility of the forest. Standing in a river as sunlight flickers like diamonds on the surface of the water, wind rustles through a cathedral of trees, and animals and insects perform in an orchestra of life a million years in the making, it becomes obvious that earth is a living, breathing organism. The nutrient filled waters that flow through our rivers are the lifeblood of our planet. Sheltered from the elements in climate-controlled environments, it’s easy to forget that we evolved from creatures that once lived wild. Unfortunately, the manufactured conveniences we have invented to “improve the quality of our lives” have stripped us of our biological connection with nature. It should therefore come as no surprise that research has demonstrated the therapeutic benefits of reconnecting with nature. Indeed, I have found that immersing myself in nature, and, in particular, wading through the gentle flow of a river, has always had a profound, almost spiritual, effect on me – physically, mentally and emotionally.
It’s that feeling of healing and well-being from reconnecting with nature that On The Mend attempts to provide to children that need it most. Hence, our tag line – Restore In Nature.
