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Guided Forest Bathing in Seattle — Book a Private Mystic Walk

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What actually happens out there A woman I walked with last winter stopped in front of a hemlock about forty minutes in. Nothing dramatic — she just stopped, and stayed stopped, longer than people usually do. When she spoke, it was about her father, who had been dead eleven years. She hadn't come to talk about her father. She'd come because work was crushing her and … [Read more...] about Guided Forest Bathing in Seattle — Book a Private Mystic Walk

Seattle Forest Bathing in the Rain: 27 Mystical Places to Go

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The wet season in Seattle can feel oppressive. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest and connecting with nature from an early age, I enjoy the healing and well-being that comes from forest bathing – rain or shine. But sometimes, this glee for mud puddles and wet cedar branches feels unique.   Now you might be looking outside your window, watching vast droplets of … [Read more...] about Seattle Forest Bathing in the Rain: 27 Mystical Places to Go

Forest Bathing for Beginners: How to Start (No Experience Needed)

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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

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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