New Year Reflections
“May I live this day, Compassionate of heart, Clear in word, Gracious in awareness, Courageous in thought, Generous in love.”…
Coping With Seasonal Depression and Anxiety
“Every man has his secret sorrows which the world knows not; and often times we call a man cold when…
The Riddle of the Universe
“Things are as they are. Looking out into it the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and…
Eight Ways to Connect with Nature in Daily Life
“I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery—air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, “This is what it is…
Lean into a Tree and Five Other Ways to Let Nature Support You Through Hard Times
These are intensely trying times. We all need support to know we’re not alone, to have a safe space to…
Benefits of Self Care
“Self-care is never a selfish act – it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift…
The Magic of Wild Swimming
“I have seen the sea when it is storm and wild; when it is quiet and serene when it is…
Benefits of Spending Time With Animals
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” Anatole France At times it amazes me…
Living by the Moon
“If the moon has the power to create the ebb & flow of the ocean’s tides, it no doubt has…
Keys to Being More Mindful in Nature
Venturing out for a hike or nature experience? Do you have everything you need? Water, snacks, sunscreen… check! Presence, awareness,…
The Subtle Power of Music and Dance
“Let us read and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world.” Voltaire As…
How to Deepen Our Connection With Trees
“If we surrendered to earth’s intelligencewe could rise up rooted, like trees.” Rainer Maria Rilke There’s something special about trees,…
How and Why Walks Change Our Life
“I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found,…
The Importance of Circadian Rhythms
“Sleep is the golden chain that binds health and our bodies together.” Thomas Dekker Everything in nature is cyclical, from…
Natural Herbal Mouthwash Recipe
“Ayurveda is not just about nutrition or herbology, it has a unique tool for diagnosis, diagnosis of understanding the human…
Introduction to Forest Bathing
“As soon as I set foot in a forest the green jumps into my eyes and the scent of the…
Tips on Caring for House Plants
“You can’t buy happiness but you can buy plants and that’s pretty much the same thing.” Anonymous I like to…
Redefining Our Interactions With Nature
It’s easy to assume that nature can never truly be experienced on our doorsteps. What with the steady stream of…
Living a Life with Truth
The world has a blatantly effective but also subtly unnoticed way that it imprints its definition of what our lives…
The Benefits of Humidifiers
Humidifiers are a great way to produce increased moisture in the air which when used appropriately, have many various health…
Benefits of Keeping a Journal
“Journal writing, when it becomes a ritual for transformation, is not only life-changing but life-expanding.” Jen Williamson Many of us…
The Subtle Power of Minimalism
“An entire generation pumping gas, waiting tables; slaves with white collars. Advertising has us chasing cars and clothes, working jobs…
Epsom Salt Benefits
Epsom salts have been commonly known for the use of salt baths as a way to relieve muscle tension, fatigue,…
Health Benefits of Sweating
“If you don’t make time for exercise, you’ll probably have to make time for illness.” Robin Sharma Sweating is most…
How to Beat Seasonal Depression or Anxiety
Seasonal depression or “Seasonal affective disorder” is a mood disorder subset where people generally have normal mental health and…
Cold and Flu Symptom Easing Remedies
“A healthy outside starts from the inside.” Robert Urich Turmeric and Ginger Milk A delicious and warm anti-inflammatory drink that…
How to Make Elderberry Syrup
“Elder Flowers and Elder Berries have long been used in the English countryside for making many home-made drinks and preserves…
Living a Life With Love
“True, we love life, not because we are used to living, but because we are used to loving. There is…
Living a Life With Peace
“The life of inner peace, being harmonious and without stress, is the easiest type of existence.” Norman Vincent Peale Our…
Living a Life With Strength
“Be strong, be fearless, be beautiful. And believe that anything is possible when you have the right people there to…
Introduction to Fasting
“Everyone can perform magic, everyone can reach his goals, ifhe is able to think, if he is able to wait,…
Reframing My Relationship With Meditation
“Quiet the mind and the soul will speak.” Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati Meditation is probably one of the most successful…
Introduction to Meditation
Meditation is probably one of the most successful modalities for improving mental health that requires the least amount of…
Living a Life with Happiness
“Don’t spend your precious time asking “Why isn’t the world a better place?” It will only be time wasted. The…
The Physician Within – Keys to Living a Happy and Healthy Life
“Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” John Lennon The physician within refers to our own body’s…
The Subtle Power of Touch
“To touch can be to give life.” Michelangelo To some extent, research cannot prove exactly how and why touch positively…
Proven Health Benefits of Spending Time in Nature
“If I must be rooted, plant my feet in rich soil, let my womanly flesh harden to bark, and let…
The Benefits of Growing House Plants
“A beautiful plant is like having a friend around the house.” Beth Ditto With the autumn planting season here, most…
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