“The fire. The odor of burning juniper is the sweetest fragrance on the face of the earth, in my honest judgment; I doubt if all …
Forest Bathing: Eastern Red Cedar
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Forest Bathing: Fall is Finally Here!
Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree.” — Emily Bronte Only Autumn has the gift to make decay and death appear …
Hard Work and Distress
“If you really look closely, most overnight successes took a long time.” — Steve Jobs, co-Founder of Apple Inc. As someone who grew up in …
Forest Bathing: Alders and Hobbit Holes
“An alder tree can’t become an oak at will. A maple can’t pick up its roots like legs, and stride, step by powerful step, along …
Forest Bathing: Oaks Should Stand Taller Than Skyscrapers
“Many a genius has been slow of growth. Oaks that flourish for a thousand years do not spring up into beauty like a reed.” — …
When It’s Time To Unplug
How do you know when it’s time to unplug? What do you do to make it happen? When I think of the word “unplug,” I …
Creating a Dream Garden with Little Space
I long desire a space with acres of seemingly endless rows of beautiful vegetables, herbs, and flowers. But for now, my reality is a patch …
What are your morning rituals?
What are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like? In my teens and twenties when I lived in New …
Creating Happiness with Your Hands and Feet
What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? One of my favorite self-help YouTube channels is Healthy Gamer, and I had recently come across …
Sewing Journal #8: Making the Rosa Dress by Rosery Apparel
One of my favorite sewing sources is Rosery Apparel. I have been watching her calming videos for some time now, and she got me into …