For Nkoula Badila, cultivating and caring for plants is a way to connect not only with nature, but also with herself, those she loves, and her history. She reminds us that sometimes, what we need most is to give ourselves the right conditions to thrive.
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Explore the San Francisco Botanical Garden with master landscaper Peter Good and founding editor Barry Boyce.
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Three garden experts share how they connect with nature and offer some tips on how you can bring a little greenery into your life.
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What happens when we look for the sublime in mundane tasks? Here are five ways to capture the beauty and connection available in even the most basic daily experiences.
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This engaging meditation uses the energy and imagery of the four elements to foster inner connection and emotional regulation. Follow the guided practice and join your child on a mindful adventure.
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Notice the ebb and flow of sounds in nature as you become present with the whole range of sounds you’re experiencing.
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Why take your mindfulness practice outside? Rochelle Calvert explains how being in nature releases us from needing to “try” or “do,” so that we can feel more connected to the world around us.
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By reflecting on a time when we felt connected to nature’s abundance and beauty, we allow our heart to open through loving-kindness.
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Mindfulness teacher and author Mark Coleman shares how tapping into your five senses can help you connect with the natural world around you, even if you live in a city.
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There’s healing in acknowledging our interconnectedness. Four Indigenous wisdom keepers share how their practice helps them remember.
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