As we nestle into these dark days of winter we are called inward to pause and reflect. The long nights and cold days invite a slowing pace and an opportunity to reflect.

Each one of us has our unique interests and passions for getting outdoors, whether it be hiking, bird watching or gardening. There are many ways to get into nature, promote health and enjoy ourselves.

It is an age old existential question: What happens to us after we die? Children of very young ages ask this question. My son started to ask this question at age three.

In my part of the world, this summer has seen abnormally high heat and uncharacteristically low rainfall. It started in what is usually a wet spring and has seemingly gone on day after day and month after month.

Why have we come to believe we are separate from the natural world? When you think of the evolution of humans, we have always been directly tied to the natural world.

As we turn toward the sun, the warming air fills my breath. The promise of buds take shape and my spirit swells with birdsongs.

I see constant reminders in the media and around me of the hurts of our land. Today I went on a rainy spring hike to my local nature spot and even there I found stakes in the ground delineating where there will be construction and the trees have already been cut down.

Hello, and welcome to Healing Spaces Therapy. I'm so happy to begin this journey of wellness with you.