Heather Barron

Shinrin-yoku is a Japanese term and translates as “forest bathing”, or taking in the forest through your senses.  (Here’s a 3-minute video explaining.)  The positive effects of...

Take a moment to pause … Invite a deep breath into your body and then let it go … What do you notice? I am fascinated more and more...

What does September represent to you?  For me, September has the quality of a big long exhale.  It’s that transition time when things start to slow down.  There...

Have you experienced any feelings of overwhelm lately?  There are plenty of ways overwhelm can creep in – hectic schedules, personal demands, societal expectations, social media,...

I started pulling weeds again today.  Just a small patch by the garage.  I have been meaning to get to the weeds ( … all...

Where do you like to spend time with others?  For me, that’s easy … nature.  I’m more relaxed.  I can slow down.  I feel spacious and...

A cool grey overcast sky can feel relentless after a while in its effort to keep the sun just out of sight.  To me, at least.  Bright warm...

It is the last day of July as I write this.  Summer is winding down and you can feel the energy starting to shift.  School...

I love rainy Sundays and usually enjoy sitting inside or on my porch watching and listening to the rain.  And that was what I was...