Relax
Midlife has a feel to it. You’re no longer standing at the edge of life, wondering how it might unfold. You’re inside it. You’ve gathered experience, lived through change, and learned what takes energy and what gives it back. There’s a steadiness that was not there before, and also a sharper awareness of what matters.…
I notice it most during the work week. When I have been concentrating for hours, sitting in front of a screen, thinking, analysing, responding. Even if I’m not rushing, I can feel when my attention has become tired. My thinking feels heavier. I’m more easily distracted. My patience is thinner than usual. Over time, I…
I have spent years guiding people in nature, watching as something changes when we slow down and begin to notice. It starts quietly. A softening in the body. The air seems to hold us a little closer. We start to listen differently. Again and again, I meet people who say, I want to do what…
Exploring the evidence and experience of nature’s quiet medicine When I step into the forest with a group, there’s often a moment where someone pauses by a fallen tree, running their hand along the roots stretched out like open fingers. They’ll ask quietly, “Is it still alive?” That question opens a doorway into both the…
In a world saturated with offerings that promise transformation, perhaps what we need isn’t more retreats but deeper ones. Experiences that aren’t about escape or performance, but quiet return. Not curated perfection, but real, raw presence. You don’t need another retreat that fills your schedule with back-to-back activities or leaves you more exhausted than when…
Mindful in Nature is a proud Partner of Act Belong Commit, and this month we are supporting Outdoors October and the mental health and wellbeing benefits of spending time outdoors. The benefits of being active outdoors extend beyond physical health benefits. It can also increase focus and motivation, as well as boosting energy and brainpower.…
Imagine standing at the edge of a dense forest, the sun peeking through the canopy in golden rays. As you inhale deeply, the crisp air fills your lungs, and you sense something extraordinary. A rustling draws your attention upward just in time to witness a kaleidoscope of leaves, swirling in the breeze, catching the light…
I Turned My Phone Off And This Is What I Noticed. I booked into a meditation retreat for 4 days. On making the booking I made a conscious decision to turn my phone off while I was on retreat. My phone allows me to do work from anywhere and stay connected to loved ones, however…
I discovered the Sit Spot Practice a few years ago when I was studying to be a Nature and Forest Therapy guide. I immediately began to notice how sitting consciously in nature was very different from my other experiences of being outdoors i.e. hiking and bushwalking. I started by visiting the same spot in my…
I think it’s hard to relax because we all have so many responsibilities. That is particularly true at this time of year in the lead-up to Christmas. There are always so many things to do on our list. We’re either trying to finish things up for the end of the year or preparing for Christmas.…