Welcome Spring and the Beauty of Nature In addition to welcoming Spring, several things came together for me last month. First, I began reading a book called Hagitude by Sharon Blackie. (Fascinating book. I will discuss it in more detail another time.) Then I started listening to a number of talks given by Charles Eisenstein on Sacred Economics, the Next Five Years, and How the Environmental Movement Can Find Its Way Again. These all spoke to me in different ways. The one… Read more »
Adopt the pace of nature; her secret is patience. ~~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Dear readers, I chose this quote about patience to include in my eNewsletter because of my passion for our environment and the importance of trees. I am sure many of you have noticed my passion for nature. Now you know I also believe we must all take action and have patience knowing our combined efforts can heal the earth. This latest article I read by The Washington… Read more »
We are Nature. As I was saying goodbye to the old year and thinking about the new, I was reminded about our belief systems. What beliefs do I carry with me that I could strengthen to help improve my life and the lives of others? The obvious is my service as a healer, but I was searching for the not so obvious. My thoughts brought me to the idea that we are as much a part of nature as the… Read more »
Planting Trees Last month I had the pleasure of attending another lecture by Diana Beresford–Kruger. Beresford-Kruger is a world-renowned medical biochemist and botanist in addition to being an author. You may recognize the name as I reviewed her book, To Speak for the Trees, in September of 2019. I feel the same appreciation of her work in 2022 as I did back in 2019. Check out my blog for her background. This time the take-away message was directed closer to home.… Read more »
Taking up Gardening This ancient proverb resonated with me as truth. When I read it, I thought that it just made sense. Working and nurturing plants help center me. They help me to be calm. In addition, it also got me to thinking why do we get so focused on spring and summer for gardening when it’s really a year-round event? Fall is the second busiest time for gardening The Toronto Botanical Gardens’ Blog What to Plant When… in Fall reminds us… Read more »
Try to live a life that saves the Earth You might be interested in Charles Eisenstein. “When I understand that my very existence at its core is part of the existence of each ecosystem and species around the world, then I know that whatever happens to them is in a way happening to me.” A client introduced me to this philosopher, author, and historian by recommending the documentary The Music Played the Band. I highly recommend you watch it. … Read more »
Forest Bathing Two years ago, in my newsletter I encouraged you to live in harmony with nature in Survival of the Kindest and mentioned the health benefits of Shinrin-Yoku, the Japanese Art of Forest Bathing. In the January issue of 2022, I once again encouraged you to practice forest bathing in my article about Finland, On Becoming the Happiest Country in the World. Now when a friend mentioned I should write about forest bathing last month, I decided it was time to dedicate… Read more »
“Water is a great teacher that shows us how to move through the world with grace, ease, determination, and humility.” The Daily OM: A great teacher Dear Friends, I am writing a book about water. I find that it’s just like when you buy a new car, you never notice how popular your new car is until you walk out the door owning it. Now that I am writing this book, I am finding all sorts of interesting experiences, writings,… Read more »
Earthing and you We are electrical creatures. Energy flows through us into everything that we touch – and vice versa. This includes the energy to and from the earth where we get our food, water, and shelter. Researchers have discovered that our dependence on Mother Earth is so strong, that we need her energy too. Go Barefoot Our shoes, those with rubber soles, cut us off from the earth’s energy. Now that we know this, it’s time we started going… Read more »
“Curiosity is the most powerful force on earth.” From Dr. Zach Bush website In 2021 I was introduced to Dr. Zach Bush, a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism, and Hospice/Palliative care. Dr. Zach Bush stresses the importance of a healthy soil for our own health. He believes that damage to our bodies is due to stress and to the contaminants in our soil, water, and air. According to Dr Zach, we must repair the damage chemical farming… Read more »
