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Mossy Vine Maples, Acer circinatum, along a forest trail in morning light, Silver Falls State Park, Oregon, USA
Here in North Carolina, it’s been in the mid-90°s all week.. Thinking back to this frosty scene in a marsh adjacent to the Merrimack River, in hopes that cool thoughts will help cool me down!
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The First Forest Bathing - 4th September 2025
Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is a Japanese practice of immersing yourself in nature using all your senses to reduce stress and improve wellbeing. It involves slowing down, observing the natural world with your senses, and breathing deeply, rather than focusing on exercise or reaching a destination.
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Pine branches with cones against serene blue sky, calming light and natural texture inviting deep breaths and outdoor reflection ideal for wellness, mindfulness
Few places quiet the mind like standing right in the middle of a redwood cathedral, looking up, and feeling everything else just fade away. There is a rare kind of peace under these giants. A gentle reminder of how small we are, and how quiet the world can be when you take a moment to look up. I am forever and entirely in awe of our natural world.