Be Part of the Solution
In the midst of yet another senseless act of violence, how are we ever to move forward? Because the reality is, we can’t go back. How do we come together, putting aside our differences for the greater good? I’m a … Continued
What Does it Mean to be Creative?
Do you ever get in a creative slump? Do you feel like you’re not the “creative type”? I challenge you to flip that narrative. I believe that as humans, we are always creating, whether we know it or not, and … Continued
The Magic of Tiny Things
Last week was a good week. With three Forest Bathing groups, I was doing what I love, spending time in nature, and meeting some pretty cool people in the process. Each time I take a group out, I have a … Continued
The Shortest Distance Between Two People
My husband and I laugh a lot, often over the most mundane things. This morning it was over the way he was folding his napkin. Go figure. Laughter, it turns out, is a great form of stress relief. So to … Continued
Learning from Nature
When I think of the woods, I’m reminded of the interdependence and interconnectedness of all living things and with Earth Day coming this Thursday, April 22, it’s been on my mind a lot lately. This annual event brings awareness to … Continued
Spring into spring renewal
Today is the first full day of Spring! Spring may be my favorite season (although ask me again in the fall). It is a time of growth, of freshness and of newness. Trees are budding, flowers begin to bloom, and … Continued
What to do when you feel overwhelmed
This week I received some not-so-good news. By itself, it’s really not a big deal, but this was just one more loss in a difficult two years of losses – loss of business, loss of loved ones, loss of security, … Continued
Celebrate Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, a month dedicated to celebrating the role women have made in the history of the United States. On a larger scale, International Women’s Day is observed on March 8 each year to celebrate women’s history … Continued
The Power of One
As if our world wasn’t turbulent enough, we are now faced with news that Russia has invaded Ukraine. And that should matter to you immeasurably, because the fall of Ukraine would mean another democracy succumbing to authoritarian power. Many of … Continued
What Kind of Person are You?
While guiding a group on a Forest Bathing Experience, someone once asked me, “What kind of person are you?” “Excuse me?” I said. He said he was a wildlife person, and there were others who were water people or bird … Continued