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Six Fears in Nature Connection — and How to Move Through Them

August 1, 2026 by Matthew Kessi

A rushing waterfall dives into a narrow cavern between jagged rock. A few trees have fallen into the path of the water and are just hanging on. Keeping present in a nature connection is key and this image helps the viewer focus on the dramatic scene.

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

Color Spotting: A Simple Nature Connection Practice

July 26, 2026 by Matthew Kessi

A clump of tansy yellow flowers pops through a color spotting of purples, whites, greens, and darker shadows in the background.

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

Six questions to deepen your nature connection

July 25, 2026 by Matthew Kessi

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

Great destinations for nature connection — Global top 15

July 3, 2024 by Matthew Kessi

A tree drapes over a leaf covered lawn in a park in Seattle.

This article will help you plan transformational nature travel and provide 15 inspiring destinations across the globe to practice a deepening nature connection. Have you ever returned from traveling, only to feel like you need a vacation from your vacation? Did you go somewhere that was hyped on social media but only felt meh? Or, you connected with Nature on a fantastic … [Read more...] about Great destinations for nature connection — Global top 15

How grounding in nature reset my Derry, Ireland visit.

November 19, 2023 by Matthew Kessi

A brilliant fall day in Derry, Northern Ireland. This scene is a park with changing autumn leaves fallen on the bright green grass while. In the foreground is an oval shaped pond while the steeple of a church can be seen in the distance.

Happy Thanksgiving week!  I'm thankful that you're reading this newsletter. And as always, I am grateful to the natural world for all the guidance, support, and enlightenment in 2023.  With a recent trip to Europe on my mind, I'll share an experience that taught me gratitude — at the beginning of my Irish tour: After a two-hour delay, the woman at the Belfast … [Read more...] about How grounding in nature reset my Derry, Ireland visit.

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