You pause before entering

Collect your thoughts

Take a deep inhale

And then let it all go

As you enter the forest you focus your attention on just NOTICING.

There is an old wooden bench that has been sitting by the front of my house for over 20 years. I like to sit on it and watch the birds as they swoop down to grab a snack at my feeders. In addition to being a viewing spot, my bench is also home to the lichen who have been slowly settling in there for many seasons. Do you have a bench that looks like this?

There is a spot- just steps from my front door- where I go outside and greet the day. I sit on a blanket, or directly on the ground, and immediately feel the earth holding space for me. Supported, I gaze up at the tree canopy and listen to the vireos and chickadees and sparrows engaging in their morning song. I breathe in the morning air and set the tone for how I will step into my day.

Posting soon!