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The Reconnecting to Our Nature community believes that practicing mindfulness in an outdoor setting is one of the most holistic and natural ways to heal a broken soul. I wanted to take the time to share exactly why we believe this, hopefully giving you a deeper understanding of

In Colorado, many people have some sort of experience with outdoor activity.  Second to the growing economy, it is one of the top reasons people move here. In recent years research has been conducted and articles published in mainstream publications that suggests being in nature has numerous physical

As a psychotherapist, I have learned about hundreds if not thousands of tools and theories for growth and healing.  I’m pretty open minded, so I’ve explored everything from the most heavily science based to the obscure creative methods created by people with no formal education or training –

This time of year is a great time to reflect on the year past and set intentions and plan for the year to come. Looking beyond the simplistic new year resolutions that most people break, this non-profit from Hungary has put together a fantastic booklet to guide your process. YearCompass_booklet_en_us_A5_printableDownload

It is a cold overcast January day.  I set off with my two dogs into the natural area.  I don’t have a specific need or question today, but as I pass through the gate I set an intention to be open to what messages or lessons nature may

Now more than ever we need to connect, reconnect, and stay connected. To ourselves, to each other, and to the natural world. More people know this and online offerings are blooming. These are great, and yet do they fully address the mind, body, spirit, and

That is the trick. It’s all hidden in plain sight, I like to say. But we often feel we don’t know how to listen, what to listen to, we don’t like the message, we try to intellectualize or complicate it, or we ignore it. Here’s a few reflections

Breaking my own norms about how often I post, I felt called to share a few more words this morning. With almost a foot of snow after the sunny bluebird morning setting of yesterday’s video, I couldn’t help but talk about how spring brings extremes and opposites. What

Last weekend I went for a run on the trails.  But as I do, running for me is not about achieving any destination, speed, or time goal, rather an experience to be in my body and feel what it can do, especially in relationship to the hills and