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 »
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To Speak for the Trees: A book review
To Speak for the Trees My life’s journey from ancient Celtic wisdom to a healing vision of the forest By Diana Beresford-Kroeger, PhD Penguin Random House (September 24, 2019) I am very excited to recommend you read To Speak for the Trees by Diana Beresford-Kruger. From reading my blogs and book reports, you probably noticed I have a deep love for trees. Despite this great interest, I had never heard of this author who writes about trees scientifically and… Read more »
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The tree factor for a good life
I’ve always been connected to trees. As a child I spent a lot of time with my great aunt, Tante Liesbeth. She lived in what was then called “the Transvaal,” a former province just north of the Vaal River in South Africa. She had a country store in a forestry reserve near the town of Sabie. An incredible pine forest surrounded my great aunt’s house. I loved walking in those trees — and I loved the smell. At the bottom… Read more »