Fractals are repeating patterns found in everywhere nature - like these branches and leaves or waves crashing or wind rippling across water. The research found that our brains really like fractals, which have a soothing effect on our mind and help regulate our emotions, similar to when we listen to music. Most us of live and work inside, and we haven’t evolved to find comfort in four bare walls - wallpaper patterns don’t count. Our brains are hardwired to need to see naturally occurring fractals