More recently the term 'forest bathing' has been used and there is lots of neuroscience research to show the benefits of being in a beautiful forest or by a beautiful body of water as we calm our body's nervous system and as we find our surrounds 'softly fascinating'....We cannot help but become more mindful, more present and in turn we return to our body's safe rest and digest mode.... Often we find ourselves in a state of flow...returning to being aware of our heart and soul as our ego mind's thoughts slow down and become more neutral, more realistic, more positive...
Tag: mindful walking
Tuning in to our environment…
Many indigenous cultures claim that it is important to listen to what the wildlife have to say to us... Since working in Central Australia - I've always felt an affinity with Willy Wagtails - yesterday as I was the sole person walking on the cold beach a Willy Wagtail came down to feed at the… Continue reading Tuning in to our environment…
Mindful Writing / Sketching / Journalling & GOLDEN MOMENTS
I have just finished reading Brene Brown's Rising Strong - I love what that woman has found in her research!!! Brene found that if you write about your experiences, or sketch about it or create something around it (e.g. art journal) then you are more likely to work through the experience in a positive, wholehearted… Continue reading Mindful Writing / Sketching / Journalling & GOLDEN MOMENTS
Mindful Walking
I love mindful walking, tuning into what I can hear, feel, see; especially if I am doing that at the beach or in the forest.... and yet I can talk myself out of it, all of the time! 'I have better things to do, I don't have time, is it worth it, really?' Last Friday… Continue reading Mindful Walking
Moon Dancing At My Feet…
I was walking along on the beach one evening just recently....totally caught up in a whirl of thoughts and drama and plans and worries (as so often happens), when a wave washes up and as it recedes, there beside me, is the perfect reflection of the moon, twinkling at me! Immediately I 'wake up' and realise where… Continue reading Moon Dancing At My Feet…