Freedom in the Wind

She stood where the wind moved without permission, hair pulled back, lungs full. Time spent in open natural spaces has been shown to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and increase feelings of personal freedom and vitality (Bratman et al. 2).

Outdoor experiences also strengthen intrinsic motivation by restoring attention and reducing mental fatigue (Kaplan and Kaplan 489). She did not need to explain herself to the sky. Freedom spoke through movement, breath, and the courage to stand still.

Works Cited (MLA)
Bratman, Gregory N., et al. “Nature and Mental Health: An Ecosystem Service Perspective.” Science Advances, vol. 5, no. 7, 2019, eaax0903.
Kaplan, Rachel, and Stephen Kaplan. The Experience of Nature: A Psychological Perspective. Cambridge UP, 1989.