I never had an awareness that I avoided face to face connection. Instead of eye contact, I would watch people’s mouths when they speak, some time long in the past, eye contact had become too overwhelming for me, but I didn't consciously know this, until I did.

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The changing seasons are key points in the cycle of life in nature, and within this cycle many ancient cultures perceived a powerful deeper message for humanity.

Solar eclipses are a chilling phenomenon when you really think about what's happening on a scale that’s larger than your own life. For a total solar eclipse to happen the earth, the moon, and the sun have to line up in perfect proportion and perfect distance apart from each other at just the perfect moment in time and space.

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Eclipses open a portal into a new energetic pathway, so it is important to take notice of them when they arrive.

Earlier this month on September 7, we had a full moon lunar eclipse, which was all about completion, letting go, and leaving the past behind. This energy is still lingering but will shift as the partial solar eclipse energy takes over around Sept 21. If lunar eclipses are all about endings, solar eclipses are all about new beginnings. Read more about what this means for you in the upcoming months.

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In a lunar eclipse, the earth momentarily blocks the illumination from the sun that creates a full moon, resetting the current emotional cycle. Solar eclipses reset the energy field or archetypal configurations, where as, lunar eclipses are culminations of emotional cycles that have run their course. Both encourage us to evolve.

Learning from plants is a long-documented ceremonial practice. This is part of the repertoire of human experiences, we’ve been communicating with plants forever and ever, and we are still doing this.

The Intersection of Nature, Psychology, & Indigenous Knowledge

Embrace the Vernal Equinox on March 20, 2025, as daylight overtakes darkness. Explore the internal tides, celebrate life's freshness, and ignite your inner light. Welcome transformation and wisdom within. 🌸🌞 #SpringEquinox #Renewal

There is a mechanism in the brain that allows nature to change our perception of things. It’s called the amygdala.

Looking at, listening to, and immersing ourselves in both inland and coastal waters could directly benefit mental health.

There’s a power that lives in the space ‘between,’ that subtle instant when something ends, and what follows next hasn’t yet begun. This is a beautiful and necessary space for growth. In the spaces in between, all possibilities exist, and none have been chosen.

The benefits of nordic skiing go far beyond the total body workout and high calorie burning aerobic exercise.

It is stated that every major muscle group is used to propel the skier forward on nordic skis, including using skills you didn't know you had to balance and maintain your upright momentum...but what isn't said as frequently, is no matter what your skill level or athletic ability, or complete an utter lack thereof, nordic skiing is good for your soul and it's endorphin dosing impact on your body chemistry is an extraordinary antidepressant.

Researchers are exploring the health benefits of nature and, particularly, the relationship between spending time in nature and mental health.

I propose that nature experiences offer a potential solution to the increasingly widespread feelings of time scarcity caused by contemporary urban lifestyles. This emerges from the unique nature of human time perception, which is highly subjective, and moulded by the experiences and environments in which we immerse ourselves.

Have you ever wondered why Santa Claus wears a red and white suit? Why we wrap our presents in red and white wrapping paper, or why we hang red and white baubles on our tree? The image of Santa Claus, and our Christmas traditions have been around for hundreds if not thousands of years, and can be traced right back to pre-Christian times, with roots deep in shamanism, and Nordic mythology.

Experience the profound spiritual meaning of Winter Solstice on Explore Deeply. The energy of winter is that of going within. It's the fruitful darkness and silence out of which our soul's yearnings and new inspirations can eventually emerge. Awaken your purpose with insightful reflections and transformative wisdom.

For decades, scholars have studied the astronomical observations that ancient indigenous people made and sought to understand their meaning.

Being near natural bodies of water, especially the sea, has proven health benefits. This effect has been dubbed “blue health”.

Peru is one, of 10 mega-diverse countries in the world. A country blessed with a unique heritage, where riches are measured in well-being and harmony with nature.

70% of the planet's biological diversity is concentrated within its borders.