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Self Healing In The Outdoors Becomes A New Urban Lifestyle Trend

In recent years, the trend of self-healing tourism in the outdoors has become increasingly popular among people in big cities such as Jakarta, Bandung, and Surabaya. This phenomenon is not just a momentary trend, but a psychological response to the increasing pressures of urban life, ranging from work stress, overthinking, burnout, to boredom due to endless digital routines. 

Those who used to choose vacations to shopping centers or modern entertainment venues are now starting to turn to mountains, pine forests, quiet beaches, and open fields as destinations to "rearrange" their inner energy. Many do activities such as light hiking, camping, meditation, journaling, or even just sitting alone on the edge of a lake while turning off their phones and staying away from social media notifications. 

Places such as Bromo, Lembang, Dieng, and Ranu Kumbolo have experienced an increase in visits from tourists who no longer come just to take pictures, but really want to find peace and balance in life. Some destinations even provide self-healing retreat packages, complete with nature yoga, sound therapy, and reflective workshops to help visitors relieve mental stress. 

Not only individuals, some communities have also started to organize healing camps as a place to share stories, release emotions, and build connections without social pressure. Even large companies have started to use the concept of "healing day" as an alternative employee well-being activity for their employees. 

However, the increasing popularity of healing tourism also needs to be balanced with awareness of preserving nature. Several destinations are starting to be overwhelmed by the surge in visitors without clear regulations, which can actually have an impact on environmental damage. Therefore, many ecotourism activists are calling for the principle of mindful travel, traveling consciously, leaving minimal footprints, and bringing home only tranquility, not trash. 

By highlighting activities, destinations, and their impacts on mental health and the environment, readers are invited to understand that traveling to nature is not only healthy for the body, but also a space for emotional recovery that is increasingly important in a fast-paced and connected world. 

Self-healing in nature is a simple but meaningful form of reconnecting, not only with nature, but also with oneself. And in the midst of the busyness of urban life, perhaps it is the silence and green of trees that can heal the deepest. 

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