Noticing people and acknowledging them allows both to have an oxytocin release which elevates mood.
Being mindful of nature and critters does the same for us.
Living in the moment and being a part of your environment is life affirming and calming.
Most of us navigate the day in our head or on a device oblivious to our world. Such isolation amid the masses leads to emotional distancing. The slow decline to antisocial living leads to depression and fear.
Open your eyes today. Realize Life.