Everyday Intentional

What are your special water places that hold memories and give you space to think? 🩵

A gentle invitation- If you can’t revisit that space any time soon, take a few moments to revisit that memory.

Savoring the thoughts, feelings and sensations of positive experiences of the past can bring relief and produce the same physiological responses as if we were there in person. Give your mind and body the rest it needs.

What are you holding space for? 🩷

Hike canceled tonight. Looks like thunderstorms could roll through.

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Self-compassion has been one of the most healing practices for me. We incorporate self compassion into almost all of our offerings. Join us for our hikes or ADHD series where we combine nature, community and self kindness to ease stress and restore attention. 💖🌳

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a reminder to take a moment for ourselves when we're stressed. Our natural threat response can often lead to fight (self-criticism), flight (isolation), and freeze (rumination). But self-compassion offers a powerful antidote.

By practicing kindness, mindfulness, and connecting with our shared humanity, we downregulate the threat system and activate the care system (the tend and befriend response), reducing stress and fostering resilience.

Research shows that this shift into self-compassion can lower cortisol levels and increase heart rate variability, making us less defensive, calmer, and more balanced.

This month, let’s prioritize mental well-being and show ourselves the kindness we need. Take a pause, place your hand on your heart, and remind yourself that you are worthy of care and compassion.

What brings you comfort? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Hygge (pronounced "hoo-guh") is the Danish art of embracing coziness and comfort in the cold months or any time you need self-care.

Here are a few example of how we create hygge in our home. Read on for ways to explore more.

On this overcast windy and icy cold day, I feel lucky to be attending this weekly class with urban gardeners. It’s great to dream and plan for the warmer weather to come.