Lessons from Nature: We Need Rest Also.

In Phoenix, the trees lose their leaves in January.   As I approached my soul tree today, a cool sunny December day, its leaves were a mix of red, orange and green.  It reminded me that there are cycles in nature of growth and rest.  The trees lose their leaves and shut down during the winterContinue reading “Lessons from Nature: We Need Rest Also.”

Finding your tree-mate to connect with nature.

Being in nature has multiple health benefits.  It lowers our stress hormones, blood pressure and heart rate.  It boosts our immune system and decreases inflammation in our body.  It boosts our mood and increases our focus and energy levels.  Getting out onto a hiking trail through the desert or forest has many short term andContinue reading “Finding your tree-mate to connect with nature.”