Nature’s Healers

… Some say life is pretty simple, we just over complicate things. Nature provides most of our basic necessities. Besides the air for our breathing, the sun heals, charges and illuminates… the moon allows for us to tune in, work on, and manifest our desires… the waters cleanse and refreshes… the earth allows us to ground ourselves, reconnect and recharge …
Remember Genesis 1 – 31 of the bible? Whatever your take on it, we see and experience the elements and nature every day. And if we really stopped and took a moment, we’d really see how beautiful and amazing it truly is.

The Moon

“When to go” on the downloads page shared the seasons and festivals and their influences with the moon. “The Full Moon has said to be a very fundamental, essential part of earlier Native Tribes in their being able to monitor and follow the changing of the seasons.” With the changing of the seasons, comes preparation for the change in climate and weather, available food for hunt and plants for harvest. The illustration below shows how The Native termed each moon. 

The moon has effects on mother nature and human nature alike. The ocean’s waves and currents, in nature, on some plants, and beside Native Tribes, some modern humans have become more curious, and in turn, more involved in moon rituals.  Practices such as mediation, visualizations, intention setting, moon baths, charging crystals, dancing under the moon’s light to release unwanted energies, using the moon’s light and energy, especially that of the full moon, to cleanse spaces, and many others.
What are your feelings about the moon?
They’re eight noted lunar phases: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent. A cycle that repeats once a month, every 29.5 days.
brittanica.com has this video, “… the phases of the Moon and their effectiveness in tracking time”

There’s an astrologer is discovered some ago, and her “updates” are pretty interesting. Below, view some her latest videos for this Spring Season 2026.

And even with all this I just mentioned, I was online one time, on Instagram, and came across this post by samuel b lee md. Thought it was interesting. I love when people post things, whether real, or fabricated, that make me pause and think for a minute. Like wtd?! Where did that even come from?! But where are we going with this? …okay… …hmmm… But then, at the end of the day, isn’t a lot of what we consume generated by something else? Even me created this space is half research I did and analyzed the results and what resonated. The other half are my own experiences, content shared with you, for those who might be able to have the personal experience.

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The Sun

In school we learned about photosynthesis and the biological process where plants use the sun’s light and convert it into food and oxygen (something like that). But what does the sun do for the human body?

Just like the moon, our ancestor saw and used the sun for far more than just to tan and combat depression. And once again, in these modern times many have become more curious, doing more research and in turn, becoming more involved in sun rituals. 
Practices like sungazing has undergone some skepticism, however, history has shared its deep rootedness within many cultures, and traditions. 

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Sungazing

Considered a spiritual practice, involving ‘gazing’ at the sun. view video

From The Mayans, to Ancient Egypt, to The Greeks and Romans, to Ancient India, researchers have shared that the traditions and practicing of sungazing was a pivotal role of a rich, unique and interesting culture, heavily tied to spiritual and religious beliefs. Affiliations with Gods and Goddesses, ceremonies, agriculture, and time keeping, the sun was honored for its power and guidance, a vital source of life and energy, also offering spiritual enlightenment and healing.
Sungazing has also been a part of yogic practices, during sunrise or sunset, when it is said to the better time to sun gaze.
If you’re in an area with little sun, give “Candle Gazing” a try. Achieve a meditative state, and a semblance of peace, calm, and tranquility. You obviously wouldn’t receive the effects of being out in the sun, however, the practice of candle gazing gives the opportunity to relax, contemplate and eliminate unnecessary distractions, alleviate any tensions, and focus and connect to your higher self.

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“Balance in a busy, beautiful world”

▶️ balance in a busy beautiful world

🌱 Physical inspirations (the body learns from nature)
• Trees → posture & grounding
Tall, relaxed, rooted. Stand like a tree: feet heavy, spine long, shoulders soft.
• Rivers → movement & flow
Move often, don’t stagnate. Stretch, walk, dance—motion over perfection.
• Animals → efficiency
Nothing wasted. Rest when tired, move when ready. No guilt, just rhythm.
• Seasons → cycles of energy
Push in summer, store in autumn, rest in winter, begin again in spring.
Practice: barefoot walking, breathing with wind, sun exposure in the morning.

🧠 Mental inspirations (how nature thinks)
• Mountains → perspective
Step back. What feels huge up close often shrinks with distance.
• Weather → emotional literacy
Thoughts are like clouds: real, temporary, not the sky itself.
• Forests → interconnected thinking
Nothing exists alone. Context matters more than blame.
• Waves → focus
One wave at a time. You don’t surf the whole ocean.
Practice: quiet observation, journaling outdoors, asking “What’s changing right now?”

✨ Spiritual inspirations (meaning, belonging, awe)
• Stars → humility & wonder
You matter and you’re not the center. Both are freeing.
• Seeds → faith in unseen growth
Progress happens underground first
• Oceans → surrender
Control less. Trust the depth.
• Fire → transformation
Endings aren’t failures; they’re alchemy.
Practice: silence, gratitude rituals, watching sunrise/sunset without multitasking.

Travel can be exciting, inspiring, and restorative — but it can also disrupt the habits that help you feel your best. Long flights, changing schedules, unfamiliar food, and inconsistent sleep can leave even experienced travelers feeling drained. The good news is that wellness on the road does not require a perfect routine. It simply requires intention, flexibility, and a few sustainable habits.
Wellness while traveling does not need to be complicated. Small, intentional choices can help you feel energized, centered, and present throughout your journey. By focusing on sleep, movement, hydration, nutrition, and mental well-being, you can create a flexible routine that supports both your health and your travel experiences.
The goal is not perfection. The goal is feeling good wherever you are.

Even when not travelling, balance is an ongoing journey, just for the sake of sanity and wellbeing.

Everyday Therapeutic Nature Practices
Low-barrier, accessible options:
* Grounding (barefoot on earth)
* Sit-spot practice (same place regularly)
* Nature journaling
* Mindful walking, exploring your local parks ▶️
* Gardening on balconies or indoors

Here’s a practical “Nature Prescription Guide”—a structured chart mapping Nature-Based Health Interventions (NBHIs) to mental health conditions, and typical settings. This is designed to be actionable for clinicians, educators, or anyone interested in applied ecopsychology. 🌿

Implementation Tips:
1) Duration Matters: Even short doses (10–20 min daily) of mindful nature exposure improve stress and mood.
2) Accessibility: Urban populations can benefit from parks, rooftop gardens, and indoor plants.
3) Guided vs. Solo: Guided programs (therapists, instructors) maximize mental health impact, but solo mindful engagement also works.
4) Combining Interventions: Pairing mindfulness with physical activity (walks, gardening) often enhances outcomes.
5) Cultural Relevance: Indigenous and land-based healing practices should be implemented respectfully and in collaboration with communities.

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Philes

what type of “phile” are you? And no, I’m not talking about The Matrix Movie.
Over the years I’ve discovered these different terms to describe people and found them very interesting. For example, a hydrophile is a person who loves water or aquatic environments, often associated with people who are drawn to oceans, lakes, or rivers. A geophile is someone who loves the earth, specifically the study or appreciation of soil, rocks, and geological formations. Some of the etymology so far has been Asian, Greek or Latin. Etymophile – A person who loves words, especially etymology or the study of the origin and history of words. Find your word here!

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