Imagine it: You pull up to a trailhead to a beautiful waterfall. Weather conditions are favorable, the drive was easy, and you have all the right gear. The environment is ideal for connecting with the Natural World. You pass the trailhead sign and open up to the landscape with optimism. A few deep breaths and some simple stretches tell your body you're ready to relax, and … [Read more...] about Six Fears in Nature Connection — and How to Move Through Them
Grounding in nature
Color Spotting: A Simple Nature Connection Practice
Who this is for: Maybe you're arriving a little frayed. That's often how this practice finds people — Steve came to it that way too. There's a deeper way in — The Wild Cure If this practice speaks to you, the six questions behind it are the heart of my book, The Wild Cure — a simple, repeatable way to carry the calm and clarity … [Read more...] about Color Spotting: A Simple Nature Connection Practice
Forest Bathing Near Me — How to Find the Best Places
This guide to "Forest bathing near me" is best for: For example, part of my practice includes facilitating Nature Connection Retreats on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State. These three-day immersions include time on a private beach near Olympic National Park. A high-powered version of Forest Bathing, these experiences allow participants to see themselves … [Read more...] about Forest Bathing Near Me — How to Find the Best Places
Forest Bathing for Beginners: How to Start (No Experience Needed)
Welcome to a simple and proven guide that teaches you how to quiet your mind, manage emotions for better outcomes, and trust your intuition more. Are you interested in Forest Bathing (known as Shinrin Yoku) but unsure how to begin unlocking a deeper connection to the Natural World? This comprehensive guide, written by a Pacific Northwest mystic, offers simple and proven … [Read more...] about Forest Bathing for Beginners: How to Start (No Experience Needed)
The Wild Cure: Healing in the Heart of Nature
Before we begin: This writing is accompanied by photos of a nature walk through the stunning Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island (near Seattle). I spent almost four hours wandering the beautiful spring version of the two-mile trail that weaves through 17 different botanical zones, using the Kinship Questions featured in my recent book, The Wild Cure: The Forgotten Medicine to … [Read more...] about The Wild Cure: Healing in the Heart of Nature
