Leaf peeping is good for the soul
Autumn in New England involves all the senses, writes a reader. Another writes that it's more appreciated in its absence. Kymberlee O'Brien, author of "O'Brien's Opinion, Oct. 20," has explained why leaf peeping can feel restorative and engaging in autumn can also be restorative. She highlighted the importance of smell as an important yet understudied way we experience nature, which is often overlooked by researchers. The autumn’s crisp temperatures and falling leaves evokes a sense of renewal, as though the changing season offers fresh beginnings. O’Brien's article reminded us to appreciate the sounds, textures, and smells of the season.
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I enjoyed Kymberlee O’Brien’s explanation (“There’s a scientific reason leaf peeping feels so good,” Opinion, Oct. 20) of why looking at fall foliage can feel restorative. I would add that autumn enga... [978 symbols]
