A Healthy Environment Is a Peaceful Mind.

Whenever I hear the phrase “healthy environment,” the first thing that always comes to my mind is a place that is clean and very peaceful ,one that is not filled up with noise, bad air, or anything that can make a person uncomfortable ,so for me, it is not just about physical cleanliness but also about how the place makes one feel mentally , see if your body and mind can relax in a space , then that is a healthy environment.

Let me just start by saying that currently, my environment is actually very healthy, and I am really grateful for that, Cause where I stay now , the air feels fresh and clean, and there are a lot of trees around like actual real trees, not those ones that they usually trim , that are just for beauty purpose , No … I mean trees that give you proper shade and make you feel like you are in a mini forest sometimes, yeah that one. Lol …. Yeah… so the breeze that blows here is just something else I tell you even when the sun is out, see once that breeze touches your body, you will just forget heat is even a thing.

There are no bad smell in the air, no gutter wahala or overflowing wasteb, The people here understand that trash should be kept in a specific place, and thankfully, the waste officials do their job really well. Every day or two, they come and pack it all away and they clear it completely leaving no room for it to pile or cause any kind of health issues, That one alone already brings peace of mind because when you walk outside, you are not dodging dirt or holding your nose because of smell.

Okay so one thing I have also noticed is that because the area is neat, people tend to want to maintain that neatness ,You know how when a place is already dirty, people just add more dirt because “everywhere is scatter already”? Yeah….it is the opposite here, When you see the street looking nice, you wont want to be the one to mess it up, So even small things like biscuit wraps or used nylon, people make the effort to find where to throw it properly.

Another thing I love about where I stay is that it is not noisy. You will no't hear plenty loud generators shouting in your ears or cars constantly honking, It is not a busy area, and that really helps truly, See the calmness alone can reset your brain, Even when I want to read or write , it is much easier for me to focus because I am not being distracted by unnecessary kind of noise or commotion.

So to me, the components of a very healthy environment include good air, cleanliness, low noise, organized waste management, and nature , Let's not even lie, nature plays a very big role ,Green surroundings help a lot mentally, you know they give this sense of peace that you cannot explain, it is even said that just looking at greenery helps to reduce stress and tension

Sometimes , I just sit outside, under the shade of one tree close to the compound, and I just breathe in the cool fresh air especially early morning or late evenings, no talking, just me and fresh air. That thing works like wonders.

If I had to suggest things to improve or maintain a healthy environment, I would say , first, awareness is first key , People need to know how their actions affect their surroundings, Throwing trash carelessly or burning stuff anyhow pollutes the air and affects everyone, including themselves. Next thing is maintenance, It is one thing to clean today and another to keep it clean the communities need to have proper waste disposal systems in place, and not just wait for government sometimes self-organization is the key. If neighbors can come together and agree on how to manage trash and cleanliness, it would go a long way.

And lastly, nature should be preserved. I know the urge to cut down trees and build houses is real, but at least balance it. So yes, a healthy environment is more than just not being dirty ,It is how the place makes you feel and what you are breathing in daily, so yeah… I am glad I get to experience that now , and I hope more people work towards having the same.

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