Nature Practice

Sometimes, we can feel trapped by the turbulence of our own minds—the constant shaking of the jar that clouds our vision and spikes our fear. But we don't have to fight for clarity.  We can just let the sediment settle. Inspired by the poetry of Metta David Cumberbatch and the wisdom of the Tibetan tradition, this episode introduces the Holding Nest—a practice for catching your distracting thoughts with kindness, thanking them for their message, and gently setting them aside so you can return to the freedom of the present moment. Come learn how to stop fighting the mud and start composting it into wisdom.

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𝗜𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

• Heart to Heart with the Earth — Free Guide
Context for Nature Practice + answers to the most common questions.
Get your free guide here.

• Watch the Film: Inmanencia
A poetic exploration I made of presence, reciprocity, and the Earth’s intelligence.
Audience choice award in Bhutan – the world capital of Gross National Happiness.
Watch the film here for free.

𝗔𝗻𝗱 - 𝗜'𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂- let me know what you think:
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After the safety of Communion (Week 1) and the strength of Connection (Week 2), we now enter the season of Clarity.

Week 3 is an invitation to let the sediment settle. We often navigate our lives through "murky waters," disoriented by the noise of external headlines and the congestion of the intellect. This week, we collaborate with the Earth to clear that turbulence and awaken the vibrant, limbic wisdom of your senses.

As you move from thinking your way through life to truly knowing, you will reclaim a peaceful perspective and clear the path for your own intuition. It is time to let the water grow still and see what has been standing before you all along.

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𝗜𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

• Heart to Heart with the Earth — Free Guide
Context for Nature Practice + answers to the most common questions.
Get your free guide here.

• Watch the Film: Inmanencia
A poetic exploration I made of presence, reciprocity, and the Earth’s intelligence.
Audience choice award in Bhutan – the world capital of Gross National Happiness.
Watch the film here for free.

𝗔𝗻𝗱 - 𝗜'𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂- let me know what you think:
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Restoring your natural peace can feel like a solitary path, but in the ecosystem of Nature Practice, every individual shift ripples into the collective. Today, we return to the practice of Mudita (feeling joy for other's success and wellbeing), but with a new focus: celebrating the collective sense of lineage we are cultivating. We witness the changes happening in our community—from honoring a mother's influence to finding peace in the past—and acknowledge that by restoring your own natural peace, you are allowing life to flow for the entire web of life. Come take your place in the constellation.

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𝗜𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

• Heart to Heart with the Earth — Free Guide
Context for Nature Practice + answers to the most common questions.
Get your free guide here.

• Watch the Film: Inmanencia
A poetic exploration I made of presence, reciprocity, and the Earth’s intelligence.
Audience choice award in Bhutan – the world capital of Gross National Happiness.
Watch the film here for free.

𝗔𝗻𝗱 - 𝗜'𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂- let me know what you think:
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We have spent this week filling the well; today, we water the village. After mapping your Roots and honoring your Branches, we turn our attention to Reciprocity of the Earth. This episode is an invitation to create a Nature Mandala— an ephemeral circle of beauty made from fallen leaves, stones, and twigs. It is a "Thank You" note to the land, a gathering place for your lineage, and a physical prayer for your community. Come weave your personal peace back into the collective web.

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𝗜𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

• Heart to Heart with the Earth — Free Guide
Context for Nature Practice + answers to the most common questions.
Get your free guide here.

• Watch the Film: Inmanencia
A poetic exploration I made of presence, reciprocity, and the Earth’s intelligence.
Audience choice award in Bhutan – the world capital of Gross National Happiness.
Watch the film here for free.

𝗔𝗻𝗱 - 𝗜'𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂- let me know what you think:
• By leaving a voice note here. 🎤
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Presence is the sensation of occupying your full essence, with ease and beauty. When we consciously ground into our lineage, we activate what is called the "Ancestor Effect," a resource that stabilizes the nervous system and allows us to stand more confidently. In this episode, we apply the yogic physics of "Root to Rise" to experience this stability in the body. By letting the gravity of your lineage lift you, you become a living bridge between the past and the future — allowing the stream of life to flow through you.

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𝗜𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

• Heart to Heart with the Earth — Free Guide
Context for Nature Practice + answers to the most common questions.
Get your free guide here.

• Watch the Film: Inmanencia
A poetic exploration I made of presence, reciprocity, and the Earth’s intelligence.
Audience choice award in Bhutan – the world capital of Gross National Happiness.
Watch the film here for free.

𝗔𝗻𝗱 - 𝗜'𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂- let me know what you think:
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After spending this week honoring the people, places and poetry that supported your love of nature, today we turn the lens to your branches — the ways you shelter, nurture, and transmit a love of nature to the world around you. We explore the three spheres of influence.  This episode is an invitation to see yourself as a nature lover and as a Future Ancestor. Whether through a quiet family ritual or a public act of leadership, you are reweaving the memory of connection for children who have yet to be born.

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𝗜𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

• Heart to Heart with the Earth — Free Guide
Context for Nature Practice + answers to the most common questions.
Get your free guide here.

• Watch the Film: Inmanencia
A poetic exploration I made of presence, reciprocity, and the Earth’s intelligence.
Audience choice award in Bhutan – the world capital of Gross National Happiness.
Watch the film here for free.

𝗔𝗻𝗱 - 𝗜'𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂- let me know what you think:
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Today, we explore the Artistic Lineage that supports your connection to the Earth—from the songs of Abuela Margarita to the films that help remind us of who we are. We explore art as a bridge to nature and we look at the new research in neuroaesthetics which shows that a profound poem or a resonant painting can light up the same "awe" centers in the brain as an inspiring landscape. This episode is an invitation to curate your own "playlist of belonging" and to remember that even if you don't see yourself as an artist, you can claim art as part of your roots. 

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𝗜𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

• Heart to Heart with the Earth — Free Guide
Context for Nature Practice + answers to the most common questions.
Get your free guide here.

• Watch the Film: Inmanencia
A poetic exploration I made of presence, reciprocity, and the Earth’s intelligence.
Audience choice award in Bhutan – the world capital of Gross National Happiness.
Watch the film here for free.

𝗔𝗻𝗱 - 𝗜'𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂- let me know what you think:
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When we think of lineage, we usually think of people. But what about the places that raised you? Today, we expand our definition to include the landscapes, the waters, and the animals that have held you. From a magical encounter with a pink river dolphin in the Orinoco Delta to the science of nervous system regulation, we explore why your body craves contact with the ground. This episode introduces the practice of "Skin to Skin" — remembering that before you belonged to anyone else, you belonged to the Earth.

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𝗜𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

• Heart to Heart with the Earth — Free Guide
Context for Nature Practice + answers to the most common questions.
Get your free guide here.

• Watch the Film: Inmanencia
A poetic exploration I made of presence, reciprocity, and the Earth’s intelligence.
Audience choice award in Bhutan – the world capital of Gross National Happiness.
Watch the film here for free.

𝗔𝗻𝗱 - 𝗜'𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂- let me know what you think:
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When we feel overwhelmed by the state of the world, it is easy to feel like we are doing this all alone. But the truth is, you are backed by a mountain range of ancestors, teachers, and guides. Today, we sit with the wisdom of Dr. Maya Angelou, who reminds us that we never enter a room—or a storm—by ourselves. We bring everyone who has ever been kind to us. This episode is a practice in mapping your own Roots and gathering your own "Bouquet of Rainbows"—calling in the grandmothers, the authors, and the wild ones who stand behind you, so you can finally say: "I don't ever feel I have no help."

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𝗜𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

• Heart to Heart with the Earth — Free Guide
Context for Nature Practice + answers to the most common questions.
Get your free guide here.

• Watch the Film: Inmanencia
A poetic exploration I made of presence, reciprocity, and the Earth’s intelligence.
Audience choice award in Bhutan – the world capital of Gross National Happiness.
Watch the film here for free.

𝗔𝗻𝗱 - 𝗜'𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂- let me know what you think:
• By leaving a voice note here. 🎤
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To stand strong in  life's storms, you need to know what holds you.
Week 1, was a Return to Communion. Now, we shift our energy toward Rooting. We explore the invisible network of support that has always been beneath your feet: the people, the landscapes, and the poetry that have fed your wildness. This week is an invitation to remember that you are not a solitary seed blowing in the wind; you are part of a deep, ancient root system.

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𝗜𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

• Heart to Heart with the Earth — Free Guide
Context for Nature Practice + answers to the most common questions.
Get your free guide here.

• Watch the Film: Inmanencia
A poetic exploration I made of presence, reciprocity, and the Earth’s intelligence.
Audience choice award in Bhutan – the world capital of Gross National Happiness.
Watch the film here for free.

𝗔𝗻𝗱 - 𝗜'𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂- let me know what you think:
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