New research shows that the more time we spend in nature the more generous we are, it creates a sense of transcendence. Castelo lead a team that confirmed previous findings and determined via lab and field studies that “exposure to nature increases a sense of self-transcendence and prosocial behavior. Self-transcendence involves feeling deeply connected to something greater than oneself, including past and future generations. Prosocial behaviors include donating money to charity and prioritizing others above the self. . . . Spending time in…