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NEW Mindfulness Journal for Shifting Your Mindset

The 15 Minute Journal: 90 Days to a More Connected & Whole You is designed to be your daily companion, offering you a simple and effective way to cultivate mindfulness, self-reflection, and empowerment in just fifteen minutes a day. By incorporating this mindful practice into your routine, you have the power to make more conscious choices about your health and well-being.

Within these pages, you will find 90 days of prompts carefully curated to support your journey towards self-discovery, purpose, and deeper connections with self, nature, and others. These prompts have been crafted to encourage you to explore various aspects of your life, while helping you form new mindful practices to learn, heal, grow and evolve. Answering the prompts will result in you feeling more grounded and connected every day.

By dedicating just fifteen minutes each day to this practice, you create a sacred space for self-care, self-reflection, and personal growth. Remind yourself you are capable of achieving your goals - so let's get to work!

15 Minute Journal: 90 Days to a More Connected & Whole You 15 Minute Journal: 90 Days to a More Connected & Whole You

I feel a strong pull and instinct to see beauty around me. It's like the natural world has hidden treasures, waiting for me to notice them amidst my daily life. The allure of a beautiful sea shell, the soft and delicate petals of a flower, the mesmerizing colour of turquoise sea glass – these everyday things awaken my senses and fill me with awe and wonder. As time goes by, my ways of searching for beauty might change, but the desire to find it remains strong, a constant reminder that life's true joys often hide in plain sight.

Take a moment right now to see beauty around you.❤️

A Mindful Minute in Nature

Take a moment to find a natural element in nature that captivates your attention—perhaps a vibrant flower, a swaying tree, or a babbling brook.

Allow your senses to come alive as you immerse yourself in this natural element. Observe the intricate details—the delicate veins on a leaf, the play of light and shadow, the gentle rustling of leaves.

Listen to the soundscape around you. Inhale the scents, and if it's safe, feel the textures beneath your fingertips.

As you spend this mindful minute with nature, let go of distractions and simply be present, cultivating gratitude for the world's beauty and your connection to it.❤️

Heal your body, clear your mind, and recharge this summer!

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Building a nature-based meditation practice involves consistency, intention, and a deeper connection with the natural world. Here are steps to help you enhance your practice:

▪️Commit to Regular Practice: Set a regular schedule for your nature-based meditation practice. Whether it's daily, a few times a week, or weekly, consistency is essential for progress.

▪️Create a Ritual: Establish a pre-meditation ritual that prepares you mentally and emotionally for your practice. It could involve a short walk, deep breathing, or a few moments of quiet contemplation.

▪️Expand Your Environment: Explore different natural settings. Visit forests, beaches, mountains, and urban parks. Each environment offers unique energies that can enrich your practice.

▪️Set Clear Intentions: Before each meditation session, set a clear intention. This could be to deepen your connection, find peace, gain insight, or simply observe nature.

▪️Lengthen Meditation Duration: Gradually increase the duration of your meditation sessions. Start with a comfortable time and add a few minutes as you feel more at ease.

▪️Practice Mindful Movement: Combine meditation with mindful movement. Practice yoga, tai chi, or gentle stretching outdoors to enhance your connection with nature.

▪️Deepen Observation: Challenge yourself to observe finer details of nature during your practice. Notice patterns, textures, colors, and interactions that might have escaped your attention before.

▪️Journal Your Insights: Keep a meditation journal to record your experiences, thoughts, emotions, and any insights gained during your practice. Reviewing your journal can show your progress.

▪️Explore Different Senses: Focus on a different sense in each session. Dedicate one session to visual observation, another to listening to nature sounds, and yet another to tactile sensations.

▪️Practice Silence: Spend a session in complete silence, allowing yourself to become acutely aware of the sounds of nature and the stillness around you.

▪️Observe Seasonal Changes: Regularly meditate in the same spot and observe how it changes with the seasons. This deepens your connection as you witness nature's cycles.

▪️Study Nature: Learn about the flora, fauna, and ecosystems of the areas you visit. This knowledge can provide a deeper understanding and appreciation during your meditation.

▪️Be Open to Transformation: Allow your nature-based meditation practice to transform you. Notice changes in your perspective, mindset, and overall well-being over time.

▪️Practice Gratitude Daily: Develop a daily gratitude practice, specifically focusing on aspects of nature. Expressing gratitude nurtures your connection and enhances your practice.

Each step you take, each moment you spend immersed in nature, contributes to a deeper connection with both the external environment and your inner self.❤️

Summer is the perfect time for healing your body. Plus living outdoors does wonders for your state of mind, and inspires a sense of awe and beauty.

Join us in the Nourish Summer Intensive starting August 9 if you are wanting to feel better in your body, live more seasonally, and connect with the healing effects of nature.

Nourish | Daily Bliss Bar The earth and her plants, birds, insects and animals offer us endless lessons about returning home. There are millions of songbirds who fly thousands of miles every spring in the dark to find their way home. Salmon swim hundreds of miles to return to their spawning grounds, sea turtles make incredib...

Connecting with the wonders of the natural world can open a doorway into a wild and mysterious existence. It is here where we meet our instinctual self and remember what it means to be alive and connected to the Earth's rhythms and changing seasons.

We humans really are walking plants, our lungs and digestive system our roots - and like plants we need water, sunshine, fresh air, nutrients, and generative darkness to grow and bloom.

The natural world is full of miracles that we can reflect on. If the enzymes in a caterpillar's body are programmed to break down its body and transform into a butterfly - what are the cells that make up our bodies capable of transforming into?

Nature based mindfulness is more than a mindset it is a way of living in the world. It is about finding stillness inside, and connecting to the beauty and flow in the natural world so we can reset our nervous systems. Then return to these wild places over and over again to replenish our energy, reconnect to goodness, and make decisions from this centred place. Nature is a powerful antidote for personal healing, and for combatting all of the stress and trauma in the world. And for most of us, it is right outside our front door.

Daily Practices for Living a Wild Life

▪️Spend time outside every day and observe the web of life around you. Notice what is growing there. Use all of your senses - listen, look, touch, smell and feel the wind, rain and sun on your face.

▪️Talk to the plants, birds, animals, and trees, and offer little prayers of gratitude for everything they do. See yourself as part of this web of life and family. You are not your mind, you have kinship with the natural world. The more we see ourselves as part of the ecosystem around us, the more we will protect it.

▪️Breathe fresh air every day. Open your window and fill your lungs, step outside to greet the sun in the morning, and into the night air to say goodnight to the stars. Be in relationship with the natural world, the online world is not real.

▪️Turn your gaze to the sky and the mysteries of the cosmos, watch the clouds float by, sit under the stars and dream out loud. Nearly all the elements in the human body were first made in a star. You are connected to the expansive universe around you, remember this every day.

▪️Eat food that is alive and drink lots of water. Let the nutrients from the sun and soil, and fresh water heal and cleanse you, and bring you strength. This is what our bodies were made for.

▪️Move your body to heal. As you traverse a mountain ridge, walk through a forest, bike along a trail, or summit a peak - your body becomes one with the natural world. Your heart beats in sync with your steps.

▪️Allow your body to find moments of release like the tides that churn the oceans, the storms that pass, and the volcanoes that erupt. Emotions are intended to move through our bodies just like the natural world releases pressure.

If this way of living calls to you, you might like our Nourish Summer Intensive. Starts August 9th, more info at the link below.

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Daily Mindfulness Practice: Cultivating Everyday Sacredness

Finding everyday sacredness is about recognizing and cherishing the extraordinary moments concealed within the ordinary fabric of our lives. It is a profound practice that can elevate our experiences and enrich our lives with purpose and meaning.

The foundation of discovering everyday sacredness lies in the art of mindfulness and being fully present in each moment. One simple way to practice this is to follow beauty. Beauty can be found in the simplest of moments, creating opportunities for you to feel happiness and joy.

Here is a practice you can try:

1. Settle into Stillness: Find a comfortable and quiet space where you can sit or stand without distractions. Take a few deep breaths to center yourself and let go of any tension or worries.

2. Open Your Eyes and Heart: Gently open your eyes and let your gaze soften. Allow yourself to be receptive to whatever catches your attention.

3. Start Your Exploration: Begin by observing your immediate surroundings. Look closely at the objects, colors, and patterns around you. Notice the interplay of light and shadows. Pay attention to the smallest details that often go unnoticed.

4. Follow Your Intuition: Allow your intuition to guide you. If something draws your eye or captures your interest, follow it. It could be a delicate flower, a fascinating insect, a captivating artwork, or anything that resonates with you.

5. Engage Your Senses: As you approach the object of your focus, engage your senses fully. Gently touch it, if possible, and feel its texture. Inhale deeply to sense any aroma or scent. Listen closely for any sounds associated with it.

6. Be Fully Present: Stay present with the object for a few moments. Let go of any urge to analyze or judge it. Simply experience it as it is, without needing to change or understand it.

7. Find the Beauty: As you observe the small moment, let yourself be captivated by its beauty. Appreciate its uniqueness and the hidden wonders it holds. Recognize that you are witnessing something special and sacred in this very moment.

8. Express Gratitude: Take a moment to express gratitude for the beauty you have discovered. Thank the moment for gracing your awareness and enriching your experience.

9. Carry the Beauty Within: As you go about your day, carry the beauty of these small moments within you. Be open to the world's magic and find wonder in the tiniest details of life.

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Creating a zen space in your home encourages self-reflection and personal growth, providing a retreat from the demands of the outside world. Spending time in calming spaces everyday will increase your sense of well-being and mental clarity.

To create a zen space, follow these steps:

▪️Choose calming colours
▪️Declutter to embrace minimalism
▪️Incorporate natural elements like plants and stones
▪️Use soft lighting and tranquil sounds
▪️Introduce aromatherapy
▪️Add mindful decor with personal touches
▪️Designate a specific area for meditation.

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SUMMER is the perfect time for healing & thriving! We are pleased to announce our Nourish Summer Intensive starting on August 9th.

Nourish is a 21 day restorative jumpstart towards optimal health and well-being. This brief intensive virtual program is intentionally designed in small steps to help you begin your journey in establishing new mindful practices that will nourish your mind, body & soul.

The program is a unique opportunity for you to take care of all parts of self, have personal time to reflect, experiment with new mindful practices, and shift habits.

Over the 21 days, you will be supported to explore the principles of the healing power of nature and plants, and the transformative effects of holistic self-care practices.

The link has more information including examples of morning, afternoon and evening practices.

Register today!!

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Mindful living is learning to cultivate a deeper connection with yourself, others, and the world. It can help you appreciate the beauty and wonders of nature, and actively engage with each moment to cultivate more happiness and contentment in your life.

Tenet #1. Present-Moment Awareness:
Cultivating the ability to anchor your attention in the present moment, fully experiencing what is happening without dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.

Examples of practices:
Mindful Communication: Engage in mindful communication with others. Listen attentively, without interrupting or formulating responses in your mind. Allow the conversation to unfold naturally, responding with thoughtfulness and empathy.

Gratitude Practice: Cultivate gratitude for the simple blessings in your life. Regularly acknowledge and appreciate the positive aspects, no matter how small. Gratitude reinforces present-moment awareness by bringing attention to the richness of the now.

Non-Judgmental Observation: When thoughts, emotions, or sensations arise, observe them without judgment. Allow them to come and go like passing clouds in the sky. Avoid labeling them as good or bad, right or wrong. This non-judgmental stance fosters acceptance and compassion for yourself and others.

By embracing these practices, you can cultivate present-moment awareness and gradually integrate mindful living into various aspects of your life. As you become more attuned to the present, you'll find greater clarity, peace, and a deeper connection with yourself and the world around you.

The plants, forests, mountains, ocean and stars are the best medicine for our well-being and growth.❤️

Whether you need a quick Zen Pick Me Up because your day is stressful, or a fully Blissed Out Session to recharge, or a more intentional morning practice to set the tone of your day - we got you covered!

So step away from the stress and busyness of your life. Reconnect to beauty and goodness around you. Discover joy and meaning in the simple moments of your daily life. And move closer to the life that is calling to you.

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