The Trees Are Talking [video]
“When you are next in [the woods], you might like to think of trees as part of a big superorganism, chatting and swapping information and food under your feet.” This fun (and …
Gerbera Daisies
Daisies are a symbol of cheerfulness. They look up at us with their sunny faces and offer us a physical reminder of brightness and positivity. I don’t think they want us to force a smile and soldier …
Orange Mango Cashew Smoothie
This is my favorite smoothie of the moment. I love the richness of almond, cashew, and mango mixed with the lightness of orange and parsley. (A squeeze of lemon adds a little extra lift to the …
The Real Reason You Should Forgive People — And How to Do It
Forgiveness is a virtue, of course. But forgiving the people who have hurt you is also a very selfish practice, in the best kind of way. Imagine that you’re at the bottom of a deep, murky lake with a …
Tropical Basil Smoothie
By this time of the summer my basil plant is always growing faster than I can handle. So as much as I love herbs like cilantro, parsley, and mint in a smoothie, I’ve been wondering if basil …
The Nature Principle – On Becoming Nature Smart
What if we considered nature contact essential to our health and well-being… What would our lives be like? What would our homes, our cities, our businesses be like? What would we be like? These …
Beginner’s Green Smoothie
This is the first green smoothie recipe I ever made. It’s so simple to put together, I used it with only slight variations for months after I bought my blender in 2013. It’s the one the blender …
Forest Bathing: Heal Yourself While Hanging Out in the Woods
It’s just like taking a nice, long soak in the tub. Sort of. Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is the Japanese practice of basking in the woods for improved health and well-being. It sounds …
5 Common Houseplants That Purify Your Air
The common houseplant doesn’t appear to be doing much of anything—it just sits there looking pretty. Pick any houseplant and stare at it all day long. You might see its leaves wave in the breeze …