Stress is common to all people. While it can be short-term and motivating (meeting a deadline), it can also be harmful (prolonged financial issues and relationship fractures). You can stress …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Nature influences creativity and inspires art. Everywhere outside are colorful, beautiful, and wonderful things that spark imagination and calm the mind.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …