Simple nature experiences can give you long moments of joy. And writing them down in a small nature journal can make them even more memorable. Just write one sentence about something you notice. It might not seem like much, but it’s powerful and builds over time.
Read MoreToday, more than ever, ongoing sustainability efforts are critical to keep our great big earth healthy. And there are many easy things we can do to support this effort. But before we support anything, the first step is always feeling a natural connection with it. So here are some easy ways to grow your connection with nature on Earth Day or any day.
Read MoreI created my own morning ritual about 14 years ago and it is now an amazing grounding force in my life. I started with journaling and a cup of coffee each morning for about 15 minutes. Over the years I switched to herb tea, added meditation, added a homemade green smoothie and within the last few months, professional daily writing. My morning ritual has grown to about an hour and a half. I do have the luxury of writing at home, but when I was working out of the house, I gave myself extra time by getting up earlier. It was worth every minute.
Read MoreI just got back from a few days in the Columbia Gorge, one of the most lush natural areas in the Pacific Northwest.
I returned home believing that exploring a park or some other natural area might be the next best thing you can do for yourself this spring. Here is a bit of description about our recent excursion to the Columbia Gorge.
Read More"Women have always yearned for faraway places. It was no accident that a woman financed the first package tour of the New World, and you can bet Isabella would have taken the trip herself, only Ferdinand wouldn't let her go." -Roslyn Friedman, 1924, American Writer.
Today, we no longer yearn for those faraway places, we just get up and go. And like Isabella, according to travel expert Marybeth Bond of the Gutsy Traveler, women are still "fueling an explosive growth in the travel industry." We make 80 percent of the travel decisions, regardless of who we are travelling with, and spend billions of dollars on travel each year.
So since we are powerful women travelers spending all that money, we absolutely want to get the most out of our travels. Photographs aside, keeping a travel journal is one of the best ways to do this.
Read MoreNature Me articles, tips, stories and photos are all written to inspire and guide you on how to get the most out of our natural world.
You'll find suggestions about easy and fun outdoor activities, places to go and simple suggestions on how to boost your mood while spending time outside.
You'll get ideas on how to integrate easy activities into your week that will leave you refreshed and ready to take on just about anything.
You'll see inspiring photos of nature's wild, wondrous and beautiful ways.
Whether walking outside, enjoying the heady fragrance of your favorite flower or gazing at the night sky, this site will help you tap into nature's countless nourishing ways.
And before long, you will begin to understand nature's role in your own life and how it can positively impact your energy and emotional well-being. Ultimately, helping you to find more joy, peace and balance in your life.
And make everyday a walk in the park.
HOME DESTINATIONS BLOG ABOUT CONTACT ARCHIVES
_____________________________________________________________
COPYRIGHT © NATURE ME 2022. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
PHOTOGRAPHS COPYRIGHT © GIVEN PHOTOGRAPHY 2022
Powered by Squarespace.
