In this chapter, the speaker shares their transformative experiences in Iceland, where they found solace and inspiration amidst stunning landscapes. After a decade filled with stress, a pivotal night under the Northern Lights sparked a newfound passion for astronomy and a connection to nature's beauty. The narrative intertwines personal growth, emotional healing, and the significance of celestial events on human wellbeing.
Can't sleep? Worries keeping you up at night? It might be time to look to the stars.
For National Science Week, we're investigating the relationship between the night sky and mental wellbeing.
So can spending time under the night sky give you a mood boost? And if it does … why?
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