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Coping with Grief Through Nature: Try the Nature Colour Walk Challenge
Grief can feel heavy and confusing. When someone important to us dies, it can turn our world upside down. There’s no clear map for how to cope—but there are small things that can help. One of them is spending time in nature.
Being outside won’t take the pain away, but it can offer a quiet space to breathe, reflect, and feel a little more grounded. That’s why we’re inviting you to try something gentle and simple this week:
🌿 The Nature Colour Walk Challenge 🌿
What is it?
It’s a walk with a purpose. Choose a colour—any colour—and head outside. It could be your backyard, a park, a sidewalk… anywhere that feels safe. As you walk, look for that colour in nature.
If you choose green, you might see leaves, grass, or moss. If you choose yellow, maybe you’ll spot flowers, sunlight, or a dandelion. You can take photos, jot things down, or simply notice what you see.
This isn’t about walking far or fast. It’s about slowing down, noticing, and reconnecting.
Why does this help?
Grief can make us feel disconnected—from ourselves, from others, even from the world around us. Nature doesn’t ask questions or expect you to feel a certain way. It just is—calm, messy, quiet, alive.
Looking for one colour helps focus your attention and brings you back to the present moment. It’s a simple way to find a little calm when everything feels too big.
How to try a Nature Colour Walk:
- Go outside—wherever feels right.
- Pick a colour.
- Walk slowly and look for that colour in nature.
- Pay attention to what you see, hear, and feel.
- If you’d like, take photos or write down what stands out.
- When you’re done, take a moment to reflect.
Want to think about it more? Try asking yourself:
- What colour did I choose, and why?
- Did anything I saw remind me of the person who died?
- How did I feel before and after the walk?
- Was it easy or hard to focus?
You don’t have to share your answers with anyone—but if you want to, we’d love to hear about your experience.
Grief can show up in many ways. It’s okay if some days feel impossible. A short walk in nature won’t fix everything, but it can give you a quiet moment of peace—and you deserve that.
You’re not alone.