Louie Schwartzberg’s time lapse films of flowers will be taking the stage along with Dolly Parton, Alicia Keys, Kylie Minogue and more at The 2021 Fragrance Foundation Awards. Each year, the foundation selects an artist to do a creative collaboration to “inspire the world to discover the artistry and passion of fragrance.” With flowers […]
A babbling brook, a crashing wave, or a songbird in the backyard offer moments of connection through their soothing sounds. Nature is full of music, you just have to tune in to the frequency. Read on to explore ways to find music in nature in order to bring more peace and tranquillity to your day. […]
Happy Full Moon! Did you know that the full moon in May will be the best astronomical event of the year? The total eclipse will take place on the morning of May 26th, the perfect time to try a lunar eclipse meditation on the grandness of nature. While the May moon is usually called a […]
Giant pandas, orcas, tigers, snow leopards, blue whales, sea otters, sea turtles, and gorillas are just some of the beautiful creatures that live on this planet that are on the endangered species list. We must do our best to help these animals on this Endangered Species Day! Read on to learn about the issues they […]
After more than a year of the global pandemic, people are grappling with grief worldwide. While vaccines promise hope and new beginnings, even as the world reopens many people still need effective ways to deal with their grief from the last year. Together, let’s explore how nature’s regenerative power and resilience can help you, or […]
Happy Love a Tree Day! There are many ways to celebrate this fine nature-inspired holiday. You can hug a tree, plant a tree, hike amongst trees, or donate money to a charity that supports trees. Do you love trees? What’s your favorite tree? Let’s explore some fun ways to celebrate this holiday and get outside […]
Bees are one of the most important creatures on the planet. Not only do they make delicious honey, but these hardworking pollinators are responsible for pollinating a third of what we eat. They also help trees and flowers grow, making the planet more beautiful and the air fresher. It’s time for us to consider just […]
Happy Garden for Wildlife Month! May is the perfect time to make your garden more friendly for the local wildlife. Whether you are growing herbs on your fire escape or have acres of land to cultivate, you can design your garden to help welcome and support local wildlife. Here are some tips and tricks […]
Happy May! As the familiar saying goes, ‘April showers bring May flowers.’ This idiom is a reminder that even some ‘unpleasant’ things — like too many rainy days in a row — can result in delightful things, like an abundance of flowers in May. May is a fantastic time to venture out and explore all […]
Arbor Day should motivate us to appreciate the power and magic of trees. Trees offer us many benefits, including food, shade, oxygen, dynamic landscapes, and more. They represent reliability, as they stand tall and strong over time. Trees are majestic living beings that continue growing for years, decades, and even centuries. Here are some beautiful […]
Gardening is an incredible hobby to embrace. By putting your green thumb to practice, you are benefitting yourself and your environment. Spending your free time planting a vegetable garden and growing vegetables in your very own backyard offers many benefits that will improve your quality of life while practicing sustainability. Some of the main benefits […]
Happy Earth Day! Today is a fantastic day to reaffirm our connection to Mother Nature and the planet. Our Earth supports us and all other living beings. We rely on it to survive. That’s why it’s important to take today to express gratitude for our Earth by taking action to nurture it back. In case you […]
With Earth Day approaching, it’s time to practice gratitude for our Earth’s wonders and for how it supports us. Earth is our home, and it’s essential to care for it when under threat by Global Warming and human destruction. To celebrate Earth Day, contribute to environmental and ecological causes that are fighting to protect our […]
Light Shafts “Be still. Stillness reveals the secrets of eternity.” This quote comes from the revered ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu, founder of philosophical Taoism. Lao Tzu emphasizes the importance being still. Have you ever seen lights shafts? Whether coming from the clouds, or shining through the trees, they are surely a sight to behold! […]
“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” John Muir quipped this insight about the forest. As a lifelong naturalist and writer, John Muir knew the way that living and being among the trees can impact your life better than most. While outside getting back to nature, have you ever payed attention […]
“The early dew-falls that did a pristine coating, over the woods with its finest transparency, glazed as like its wet white-glassy earrings that hung on the ears of wild flowers—unlatched my fancy.” The poet Nithin Purple wrote about the beauty of the morning dew in these lines. Who would have thought that such a small, […]
The body can carry several generations worth of trauma, but meditation can help people break these inherited patterns. Healer Resmaa Menakem helps people and communities do transformative work using meditation to heal historical and racialized trauma from systemic racism carried in the body and the soul. This can be considered heritage meditation. “All of this […]
Children can benefit from learning meditation at a young age, as it helps them learn how to feel inside of their bodies and manage emotions. In a pandemic year of virtual schooling, teaching children to cultivate inner peace is more timely than ever. Children meditation can have so many benefits that you should really consider […]
Meditation can help you bring more focus to your life as quieting the mind builds resilience against distraction. Sharon Salzberg brings decades of meditation experience to the table to teach people how to focus by staying still while in motion in their busy lives. Sharon currently offers guided meditations, courses and retreats in nature where […]
Meditating first thing in the morning is one of the best ways to start your day on the right track and Waylon Lewis swears by this approach. Setting personal boundaries to connect with your own breath before you interact with anyone else is the best way to build strong relationships with children and life partners […]
