By Elaine Dundon — 2018
I believe that the ability to discover deeper meaning in our lives is positively correlated with the amount of time we choose to spend in nature.
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Modern life has become increasingly complicated and it’s believed that stress is the primary obstacle to laughter. Laughter is a physical expression of humor and joy that has numerous protective qualities.
The practice of mindful walking, says Thich Nhat Hanh, is a profound and pleasurable way to deepen our connection with our body and the earth. We breathe, take a mindful step, and come back to our true home. Read on and learn how.
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I catch some things here and there: a scurrying chipmunk crosses the path, a patch of sunlight glimmers ahead of me. But mostly, I’m in my head and in my feet as I cross a metaphorical finish line, completing my mileage for the day.
A study finds that wild environments boost well-being by reducing obsessive, negative thoughts.
Boosting your mood, your health and your creativity can be a walk in the park.
Once you’ve decided on the time and location of your forest bath or decide to join a group journey into the forest, you’ve made a commitment to yourself and to Mother Earth.
Being in nature can restore our mood, give us back our energy and vitality, refresh, and rejuvenate us.
Failing to manage your anger can lead to a variety of problems like saying things you regret, yelling at your kids, threatening your co-workers, sending rash emails, developing health problems, or even resorting to physical violence.
In the past 10 years, I've realized that our culture is rife with ideas that actually inhibit joy. Here are some of the things I'm most grateful to have unlearned:
You’ve got to have a purpose that you are passionate about. If you don’t have a purpose, then your purpose is to get a purpose. If you do not have goals, then your goal is to set a goal.