Nature Therapy

Anyone who knows of Joseph Campbell, knows he explored to a great extent, perhaps the most, about mythology.

He examined the parallels between cultures and religions for a common thread. What he found was something every human being has in common – The Hero’s Journey.

Watch "FINDING JOE | Full Movie (HD) | Deepak Chopra, Robin Sharma, Rashida Jones, Sir Ken Robinson" on YouTube https://youtu.be/s8nFACrLxr0 Anyone who knows of Joseph Campbell, knows he explored to a great extent, perhaps the most, about mythology. He examined the parallels between cultures and religions for a common thread. What he found was something every human being has in common - The Hero's Journey. It...

A Bit of ShinrinYoku Please

The forest is an amazing place. It touches one’s soul. We only need to hear the repeated stories of hikers, climbers, botanists and those just seeking calm from a society that seems to be spinning out of control or perhaps too much into it.

In Japan, forest bathing or ‘ShinrinYoku’ has long been a way to help calibrate one’s mental and physical health. It has even received Oprah’s attention.

"Japanese researchers have found that leaving the civilized world behind for a few hours could be the healthiest thing you do all day."

ShinrinYoku, Forest Bathing and Taking a Walk in the Woods A Bit of ShinrinYoku Please The forest is an amazing place. It touches one's soul. We only need to hear the repeated stories of hikers, climbers, botanists and those just seeking calm from a society that seems to be spinning out of control or perhaps too much into it. In Japan, forest bathing or 'Sh...

By combining mindfulness and spending time in nature—two activities that have restorative properties on their own—shinrin-yoku can yield significant health advantages: A study conducted across 24 forests in Japan found that when people strolled in a wooded area, their levels of the stress hormone cortisol plummeted almost 16 percent more than when they walked in an urban environment.

Shinrin-Yoku: The Japanese Practice That Could Transform Your Day Japanese researchers have found that leaving the civilized world behind for a few hours could be the healthiest thing you do all day.

Should it be time we learn about mushrooms? Aside from providing unique tastes for dishes, they have an amazing beneficial mental health effect.

What's in a forest Mushroom? Maybe everything. At certain times of the year, the Haliburton camp has an array of flora and fauna. I've taken to some macro photography and have found the most interesting things come in small packages - toads, salamanders and mushrooms. There is literally a whole world to explore and learn. Below are a few images....

Hold fast.
Know there are people like you desiring the same.
Let your heart think for a while instead of your brain.

Take a walk. Breathe deeply.

Love with reckless abandon.
Care with thoughtful integrity.
Shed the confusion.
Be mindful of your feelings.

In these trying times, we need to connect more than ever. You are never alone. Go outside. Find a space you can breath deeply. Disengage your thoughts and observe the reality of nature. Fill up your senses. Then, you will feel your connection.

“Psychology, so dedicated to awakening the human consciousness, needs to wake itself up to one of the most ancient human truths: We cannot be studied or cured apart from the planet.”
~ James Hillman

The Plague of Eco-Anxiety By Zhiwa Woodbury, M.A., J.D., Linda Buzzell, M.A., LMFT, and Craig Chalquist, Ph.D

Hang in there. There is a lot of confusion and disorientation. Go for a walk. Go near water. Just observe the world - don't try to have an idea or thought about it. Change is never easy. When you need company - find your tribe. Peace.