I had no idea my strange forest behavior, cravings for being in the forest, AND the way I feel when I come out of it, not only had a name but is a proven practice in Japan called Shinrin Yoku. Shinrin Yoku is defined by Shinrin Yoku United as taking the time to reconnect with…
Author: Valerie Lopez
Issaquah Spring Fever
Spring has arrived in Issaquah! Can you feel it? Has spring fever gripped you yet? The spring fever feeling could be felt today for sure! The sun warmed up our afternoon to 56 degrees and the sun still hasn’t gone completely down and it’s a late 7:15pm. Yes! Ladies and gents spring is upon us!…
Finding the Rhythm in the Rain…Stop to Smell the Moss
I have decided to look at the rain as mamma nature’s way of giving the planet a bath before she puts make up on it for the big summer dance.
Planning the unplannable year… it might be easier than it sounds
You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can control what goes on inside. Dr. Wayne Dyer How do you plan for a year of uncertainty? I am normally a planning rock star. Every New Year I either make or buy a planner, I take 2 days and really map out and manifest…
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