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The Wild Cure: Healing in the Heart of Nature

May 20, 2026 by Matthew

A hiker using the techniques outlined in The Wild Cure looks over a plank platform down toward a skunk cabbage while pondering ways to heal in Nature using the inspiration of the rich textures of the plants below, including the sprinkling fronds of cattails next to the dark black of pond water.

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

How to Wake Up Your True Nature Connection

August 28, 2025 by Matthew

A collection of Dahlias bloom in a summer garden. The flowers are a variety of peach and pink with one white Dahlia in the very middle. The flowers are surrounded by green foliage.

Do you know what's next? My website holds a wealth of information about grounding in the Natural World, including where and how to go Forest Bathing. Check out these helpful articles: When you're ready to deepen your Nature Connection. When you're ready, I invite you to join me for Parts 2 & 3 of seeing yourself more clearly on the road to transformation. … [Read more...] about How to Wake Up Your True Nature Connection

Stimseed’s Nature Connection — Garden Fountain Journey

July 17, 2025 by Matthew

This photo is used to tell the story of Stimseed on a wild mystical adventure into the fountain of a garden during summer. The green leaves protrude into the circular concrete fountain that is full of water and reflects the canopy of trees above under blue sky.

Meet Stimseed, a curious adventurer who stumbled upon a mysterious garden fountain. As she approached the water's edge, it whispered, "Join me where creativity and emotions meet." What secrets lie beneath the surface? Dive in to discover… … [Read more...] about Stimseed’s Nature Connection — Garden Fountain Journey

Six questions to deepen your nature connection

March 6, 2025 by Matthew

A red mushroom with black dots underneath shows how delicate a nature connection can be. In this case, the tiny mushroom is surrounded by brown decaying fir needles, moss and a fading leaf.

These questions about Nature Connection are best for: Try a virtual experience with guided Nature Connection -- excellent for beginners. "How to find grounding in a forested city park" is a Forest Bathing experience that represents a Natural World conversation about opening up your inner self to nature to find grounding. Using footage in a mossy old-growth grove in … [Read more...] about Six questions to deepen your nature connection

Forest Bathing Seattle

February 19, 2025 by Matthew

A view down a gravel roadway while Forest Bathing in Seattle's Washington Park Arboretum in February. The trees are dormant but the rhododendrons show off their twisted trunks holding their canopy of leaves up toward the gray sky.

Introduction: Learn what impedes, supports, and transforms you through Forest Bathing in Seattle. Healing, wellness, and empowerment await. Are you stuck in the hamster wheel of daily life, yearning for change but unsure where to start? Are life circumstances overwhelming you, leaving you feeling lost and anxious? Is there a background static of uncertainty holding you … [Read more...] about Forest Bathing Seattle

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