Naturalistic intelligence is the bit of your brain that clocked the rustle in the bushes before we had words for “run!” It’s how humans stayed alive long enough to invent oat milk.

Chances are, you’ve probably felt it standing by a river, staring at clouds, leaning against a tree… Your thoughts slow down, and your body feels like it’s finally been heard.

Listening to nature sounds, bird songs, or flowing water certainly will help most people calm your mind and soothe your emotions.

— Jim ...