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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.

How to transform your travel experience with nature forward vacations

March 15, 2023 by Matthew Kessi

A formal garden in Porto Portugal shows of a four flower bed combination with green textures and magenta ground cover around an ornate fountain. The Douro River flows in the distance.

This article about nature-forward vacations is for you if: A solution to all the above is grounding in the trees, plants, rocks, and water -- or adopting a nature-forward philosophy to your travel. But don't worry, a nature-forward focus won't usurp your hopes and dreams to see the sites, learn about culture, and enjoy delectable food & drink. Instead, it simply … [Read more...] about How to transform your travel experience with nature forward vacations

Weaving nature into transportation

September 4, 2022 by Matthew Kessi

View from the narrow gauge rail train leading up to Top of Europe tourist attraction. Two asian tourists peer out the window of the train to a dramatic landscape of jagged Alpine peaks.

After being out of touch for much of 2022, I’m back! ​As the new year rolled around last January, I began more seriously exploring a lifelong calling to help the world connect deeper to the healing powers of nature. I realized that the starting place for this partnership with Mother Earth was finding the path toward paying attention quietly through meditation.  ​When … [Read more...] about Weaving nature into transportation

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