Reconnecting to Nature, Creativity and Spirit

The first time I spent any substantial time in nature, fully present to it, was 17 years ago this fall, at a nature retreat. Looking back now, I realize how life changing this weekend actually was. As we walked the land in groups and on our own to discover what nature had to teach us, a seed was planted deep in my heart that led me to the work of GoGreenInside. And the album of photos I put together to capture my reconnection to nature and Spirit is a cherished creative project I continue to revisit every fall season.

Finding Beauty Everywhere

Lately I’ve been thinking about beauty. Confucius said, “Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” What is beauty, really? And where can we find it? It can feel hard to find beauty in what’s painful and difficult, in the troubled times we live in. But maybe it’s possible to look through a different lens. With my phone camera in hand, I head out to explore the true nature of beauty.

3 Easy, Fun Ways to Reconnect to Joy This Summer

Summer is the season of celebration; a time to embody joy and savour the many pleasures this time of year has to offer. For many of us, especially up here in the North, it can be a shockingly short season. So I say, “Seize the Day!” Here are some fun and easy ways to enjoy the summer season, as you reconnect with the natural world, reconnect to your own deepest nature, and express yourself creatively.