Nature Connected Coaching

There are different types of hikes. Some of them are athletic athletic and adventurous. Others are slow and mindful. This one turned to be mindful. I experience deep joy when I take time to notice the light, the sounds, the smells of the early summer morning. When I notice little details and savor them - like those ferns in sunlight. They are so cheerful, so full of life. Am I the only one who likes ferns so much?

What do you do with negative emotions? Do you control them? Manage them? Suppress, avoid? That's what a lot of my clients try to do at the beginning.
Our culture has a lot of myths about emotions:
* Emotions are signs of weakness;
* Emotions interfere with making rational decisions;
* A happy person does not experience negative emotions;
* Unpleasant emotions come from not thinking positively
and many many more.

We were never taught what to do with emotions and it cost us happiness and mental wellbeing.

When we learn to approach emotions skillfully, we start listen to them, experience them, acknowledge and resolve. They become our tools of self-understanding, messengers of important information and "guardian angels".

That what I am planning to talk about in my presentation on June 19th in Loveland, CO

Join us if you are in the area. it's an in-person event.

The biggest news in my life is that I am going back to leading transformational mountain retreats. It's my favorite work; even more, it's my calling. People say that these retreats are life-changing, life-expanding, and overall the “highlights” of the past few years.

The next one is October 3-6 in Taos, New Mexico. The power of nature to transform us is immense. This retreat is necessary (and I mean it—necessary!) for people who are stressed, overwhelmed, stuck in a routine, and feel the need for a course correction in life. I support every participant individually, from finding the focus to work on to implementing changes on a daily basis. And of course, there will be beautiful mountains, golden aspens, hikes to spectacular locations, and soulful conversations!

Results:

Gain Clarity: Discover your true desires and create a clear vision for your future.

Build Courage: Learn strategies to overcome self-sabotage and fear, and take bold steps towards your vision.

Find Fulfillment: Connect with your inner self and uncover what truly brings you joy and satisfaction.

Create Community: Meet like-minded individuals and build a supportive network.

Early bird registration is open until June 30th, 2024. Learn more at https://www.spiritualsherpa.net/taosretreat.

At 14000 ft on Mt Blue Sky, the Saturday sunrise fills me with a profound sense of freedom, elevating my spirit and filling me with awe.

Humans were not always viewing themselves separate from nature through our history.

Lauri McKean speaks at the Figure It Outside virtual summit today, sharing the ancient Taoist philosophy of 5 nature elements which are present within us as well as in wild nature.
Traditional Chinese medicine is based on this philosophy. And, of course, science is now catching up with the ancient knowledge.

Tuna in and learn how nature is literally encoded in our energetic system.

Day 2 speakers:
Marina Robb: Rewilding Health and Education.
Kai Siedenburg: How to Cultivate a Deep and Healing Connection with Nature.
Gwendolyn Terra: Cultivating a Deeper Connection with Life.
Laurie McKean: Harmonizing with Nature's Elements: Within and Outside.
Rebecca Gage: Unleashing Her.
Duncan Murdoch: Deepening your Relationship to Nature: A holistic Approach.

The Day 1 of the Figure It Outside summit: How Nature Can Help You to Live with More Joy, Wellness and Meaning is now available!
Are you watching?

One of the speakers today is Mark Coleman - world famous meditation teacher, the founder of Awake in the Wild.

Some people (including me) struggle to establish a continuous mindfulness practice, but bringing it in nature helps tremendously! Nature holds our attention almost effortlessly.

If you already registered for the event, you should receive a link to Day 1.

Not only Holly Worton published a book If Trees Could Talk, she appeared on national TV more then once talking about lessons from the wisdom of the woods.

This book became polarizing with some people loving the message and some calling it obscure. That's the sure sign that the message is relevant and important.

Holly is sharing her views on nature on Day 1 of the Figure It Outside virtual summit. It starts tomorrow. Registration is free .com

Mary Reynolds Thompson who is a speaker at the Figure It Outside summit had a book launch event yesterday at Boulder Book Store.

In her new book The Way of the Wild Soul Woman Mary speaks about 5 Earth archetypes you can learn from:
Desert Woman - to let go of what no longer serves you
Forest Woman - to seed new dreams and nurture them in your depths
Ocean and River Woman - to ride the flow of your deepest longings
Mountain Woman - to rise up in service of a vision
Grassland Woman - to engage with community as your rewilded self
The book is about exploring your inner nature.
To listen to her interview for the Figure It Outside summit register here www.FigureItOutside.com

My path to the work I love was long and winding. It were a series of attempts (and failures) to come closer and closer to the ideal where the work I do is a fullest expression of what I value for myself and what I have to offer to the world.

About 10 years ago I came to realization that this type of work should lie on the intersection of personal growth and nature.

I started offering nature coaching retreats in 2018. Pandemic halted the progress, but it seems that I just can't avoid what I am called to do. This story I share in the new episode of the Elevate podcast together with tips on healing power of nature.

I have been working hard in the past few months putting together the virtual summit. Figure It Outside: How Nature Can Help You to Live with More Joy, Wellness and Meaning.

We have 16 talented experts who speak about everything on the intersection of Nature and Personal Growth.

Register today and receive your free gift!