At the pause of the solstice, when the sun completes its farthest journey and turns in a new direction, we too can pause to breathe deeply and welcome a new year. This simple loving-kindness meditation comes from Stephen Levine: May I dwell in the heart. May I be free from suffering. May I be healed…. Read More…
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Why does nature heal?
An article last month in Time celebrated nature’s healing power. Scientific evidence has been growing for years: Gazing on natural scenes helps hospital patients recover more quickly. Being in nature calms and soothes people and gives them more mental focus. Spending time in forests reduces anger and aggressiveness and increases feelings of happiness. The evidence… Read More…