Happy St. Patrick's Day! I grew up with a keen sense of my Irish heritage, where it wasn't a suggestion to wear green on March 17th but a requirement. And as I've traveled to the old sod many times over the years, I appreciate the connection kept alive between us in the "new world" and those who remained to keep the home fires burning. My Zoom-guided nature … [Read more...] about Where to stay to connect with the land in the Pacific Northwest
Nature Connection
Six fears distracting you from a deeper nature connection
We hold a treasure chest of internal programming that propels us to connect with the Natural World. Reminders pop up daily with things we know we love: waves on a sandy beach, waterfalls, the colors of autumn leaves, and baby animals. Everyone nods in conversations about my mission to help humans reunite with the land. Grounding in nature in ways that empower a renaissance … [Read more...] about Six fears distracting you from a deeper nature connection
How nature photography helps grounding in your own nature.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and I agree. But what goes into that collection of pixels is another story. Since I bought my first camera — a Kodak disc — at Hi-School Pharmacy in Scappoose, I've felt love with almost every shot. Now, at 10 years old, and with early technology, only about 3 of the 15 frames ever turned out to be noteworthy. And of those, … [Read more...] about How nature photography helps grounding in your own nature.
ShiShi Beach Trail photo meditation
I hopped in my car this week and drove to the Olympic Peninsula. While I love living in the Emerald City, sometimes it's healing and powerful to make a clean break away from the hustle and bustle represented by the sea of highrises towering over the Space Needle. My destination was the Makah (Ma - caw) Indian Reservation, on the very tip of the Peninsula. The current community … [Read more...] about ShiShi Beach Trail photo meditation
Where to find places for nature-forward immersion while on vacation.
A nature-forward focus adds essential grounding to any trip, regardless of the itinerary. Grounding in the Natural World offers many benefits, including a more profound clarity about yourself and what is important on your vacation. Engaging your "nature" saves you time and money. It allows you to be more present with yourself, your companions, and travel's wonders -- … [Read more...] about Where to find places for nature-forward immersion while on vacation.