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Why Forest Bathing is Good for You
Have you heard of forest bathing and wondered why it’s good for you? Forest bathing, or the practice of immersing your senses in nature, is a quiet, meditative experience that …
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How does nature teach us to live in the present?
There is a timeless flow to the natural environment; nature lives in the present. There are seasons and cycles of life; plants and animals are born and die according to …
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What Am I Thankful for in Nature?
My list of things I am thankful for in nature is way too long to share in one blog post, but I will share a few things. This week of …
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How Nature Influences Creativity and Inspires Art
Nature influences creativity and inspires art. Everywhere outside are colorful, beautiful, and wonderful things that spark imagination and calm the mind.
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Patterns in Nature: How Can They Bring a Sense of Calm?
This morning, I went for a hike to seek patterns in nature. My mind was uneasy. I needed nature to bring order and a sense of calm. A bit of …
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Can Nature Calm You Down?
Can nature calm you down? As an eco-therapy guide, I’ve spent many hours leading others on therapeutic walks in the woods. The feedback I’ve gotten is that nature had a …
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Nature’s Morning Gifts: Blue Hour, Sunrise, Golden Hour
Nature offers many gifts, too many to name. Some of my favorites have to do with lights and colors of early morning hours, including the blue hour, sunrise, and the …
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More about Live Nature Writing
In my last post I introduced a book—Rooted in Nature: Observations from the Wild—and a writing method I call live writing. The book is a result of nature exploration and …
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Nature in the Pages of a Book & Live Writing
Today I’d like to share my passion for nature through the pages of a book and the effective method I used to write it. Rooted in Nature: Observations from the …
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Nature Teaches a Sense of Wonder
Nature is a great teacher of many things, including a sense of wonder—amazement, curiosity, awe. Look to the sky, the stars at night, or to the earth and the diversity …