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Flora and fauna on this amazing planet, and the restorative and inspirational benefits we humans derive from being in nature

The Silence of Solitude

Ever think about solitude, and the silence that comes when you don’t speak or have noisy external influences? Not being alone or lonely, but intentional isolation to improve creativity or enjoy quality think time. Nature spoke to me in the guise of silence. The quieter I become, the more

Desert Winter

When all is said and done, winter probably gets vote for favorite season. I say probably because it is a complicated concept to be definitive about. A frequent topic here (eight blog posts so far), I enjoy exploring what winter means to me and how I embrace its annual season

Forest Bathing

The Japanese call it shinrin-yoku and use it as a nature therapy for spiritual restoration. Developed in 1980 for preventative care and healing, Japan now has 44 designated shinrin-yoku forests across the island nation. Research shows time spent in forest bathing can have positive neuro-psychological affects on the nervous system,

Curatives for the Soul: Part 3 – Nature Immersion

Journaling and meditation aren’t selective about where or when you embrace them. But nature immersion can take a bit more planning, preparation, and cooperation from Mother Earth. The results, however, are well worth...

Spring's Promise

It’s that time of year when we’re all antsy to get outside, change into t-shirts and shorts, and embrace our inner go-barefoot desires. Each seasonal shift has its abruptness, but winter-into-spring is special. Even for a winter lover like me, right now it’s an overstayed house guest

Dream

In my dream, I was walking the familiar wooded paths nearby on a crisp, bright, winter’s day. Yet, something was different. Being the only one patiently walking these leave-covered trails winding through hardwood trees was nothing new. Not hearing any road noise from nearby highways, however, was new. Soon

Early Mornings in (My) Church

I believe in God, only I spell it n-a-t-u-r-e. – Frank Lloyd Wright I’ve often felt far more spiritual and connected to that essence each of us attributes to a higher power, or universal spirituality, while being in nature. I find it nearly impossible not to relax or quiet the

Squirrely Friends

While I do have some of those, this post is really about those entertaining bits of fur that dash about frantically in yards and, unfortunately, across busy roads. There’s nothing so lazy and delightful as relaxing and watching squirrels romp. The little hams are born entertainers, even if they