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Where to enjoy Seattle forest bathing in the rain

January 24, 2023 by Matthew

Forest bathing in Seattle is a delight when the light shines through the collection of fir trees like in this photo with a spruce and younger hemlock tree with moss dangling from the branches.

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 water … [Read more...] about Where to enjoy Seattle forest bathing in the rain

Connecting with nature where you are

January 15, 2023 by Matthew

We are interdependent with nature. But what does that mean to you? How can Mother Earth assist you?My life calling to help others connect to the healing salve of nature comes from lived experience. When I deepened my connections to plants, trees, rocks, and water, I experienced profound transformations. Yet, when I share my passion with others, I'm often met with an … [Read more...] about Connecting with nature where you are

Ballard Locks Fish Ladder — how to discover nature’s magic

September 28, 2022 by Matthew

Silver salmon swim through a blue tinted viewing window at the Ballard Locks Fish Ladder.

This article inspires a visit to Ballard Locks Fish Ladder. It guides how to elevate your nature connection with this fascinating exhibit of nature's magic. Salmon swimming home to their ancestral birthplace is highlighted on my list of 25 best outdoor things to do in the Fall in Seattle. But this article will give you more detail on ways to engage with Mother Earth's … [Read more...] about Ballard Locks Fish Ladder — how to discover nature’s magic

Magic Miami

September 25, 2022 by Matthew

This scene in a mangrove in Miami Florida shows several white birds with orange beaks and the brown roots of the mangrove and green leaves.

Chad and I met 25 years ago; he is like my brother.  Circumstances recently gave me 24 hours in Miami, where he currently lives.  While short by usual trip standards, this visit left my spiritual battery overflowing with energy as the plane took off into the sunset over the Everglades.Knowing the importance of nature in travel for me, and with only a few hours to make … [Read more...] about Magic Miami

How to make a nature connection in Bellevue Botanical Garden

September 21, 2022 by Matthew

A two tone fuchsia in Bellevue Botanical Garden shows delicate pink petals with a darker magenta interior and green foliage all around.

This article inspires a visit to Bellevue Botanical Garden. It guides how to elevate your nature connection with this 53-acre greenspace in the heart of a Seattle area urban beehive. Eleven distinct zones of botanical goodness patch together -- inviting discovery that can go deeper than the magenta hues of Fuschia lining the main lawn. My life is all about nature. I take … [Read more...] about How to make a nature connection in Bellevue Botanical Garden

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