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Come Back to Yourself in Nature: My Story of How the Outdoors Healed My Nervous System mindfulness of nature nervous system healing May 11, 2026

 

COVID was one big meditation retreat that most of us did NOT choose to be on.

And with hindsight? I’m kind of grateful for it.

Not for the fear. Not for the loss. Not for the relentless uncertainty that sat on all of our chests for months on end – I’ll never be grateful for that. But for what h...

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Embracing Fall: A Mindful Approach to Balance gratitude mindfulness of nature negative traits of the mind Oct 16, 2024

Embracing the Fall Transition: A Mindful Approach to Seasonal Change

Today, I found myself thinking about pulling out my winter coat for the first time this year. The leaves are beginning to fall, and I can hear the crunch of acorns underfoot as I walk along the street. Honestly, my mood is a lit...

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Connecting with Nature: A Path to Well-Being mindfulness mindfulness of nature stress management Jul 11, 2024

How connected do you feel to nature?

For me, I love spending summers with my family in the Berkshires because of the deep connection to nature it offers. I find that taking time to walk my dog through a forest or spend a weekend afternoon at the lake can truly refresh me.

During the first year of ...

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