03/05/2026
N A T U R E 🌱 N A T T E R S
episode 8: the one thing I changed that made me happier
Do you notice your nervous system settling in nature? Your body naturally breathing a little deeper? That’s because it activates our rest and repair state 🌲
Incorporating more nature into everyday life was the best thing I ever did for myself.
So I moved somewhere that allowed me to get right into the woods daily, with my dog Cash ❤️
I was such a city girl when I was younger, and I never thought that would change. In fact, even when I lived in coastal Spain for 3 years, I would frequently say I missed the city.
I used to thrive on busyness and excitement and having lots to do, so I wanted my surroundings to mirror that.
I wanted every day to be fast paced and was so easily bored, I certainly didn’t have much interest in stillness practices or finding inner quiet.
And that’s OK to a degree; I had a lot of fun, loved to be social and I definitely have a lot of good memories of my 20s.
But I was subconsciously running from myself a lot of the time, fearing what might come up if I slowed down. Being a ‘city girl’ allowed me to keep the pace going, keep the fun times coming.
At a certain point, I just started craving more time in nature. As I felt safer in my nervous system to do some inner work and find some new coping mechanisms, my body told me what would really help me feel restored.
Among the trees and greenery, the world just feels like a better place. No problem feels too much to overcome; things just have a way of being put into perspective.
I come home to myself when I feel part of something bigger 🌳
“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” - John Muir
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PS. don’t get me wrong, I still love a good dance and if you invite me I’ll usually come 💃
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