You Are Not A Frog

Using Nature to Answer Your Big Questions With Henri Stevenson

06.21.2022 - By Dr Rachel MorrisPlay

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Many of us spend most of our days within the four walls of our home and workplace. With everything we have to do, it seems challenging to set aside a few minutes out of our indoor spaces. But when you find the time to connect with nature, you might discover new perspectives and insights into your life. Henri Stevenson joins us to talk about the ways connecting with nature can shift our thinking and open up new solutions. We discuss the differences in our thoughts and feelings when we're in nature versus within artificial walls. She shares her stories of finding metaphors for life situations reflected in nature and what she learned from them. Henri reminds us that sometimes, the solutions to our problems may show up in quiet spaces when we take a few moments to connect with nature. Curious about how to take time to learn and connect with nature? Learn how and much more when you tune into this episode! 3 Reasons to Listen:Find out the importance of taking some time to relax and take your thoughts on a walk.Learn to connect with nature in a way that fits your life (even if you only have 5 minutes!).Discover different perspectives on your life with the help of nature.

Episode Highlights[05:33] How Henri Learned to Connect With Nature[08:41] Stepping Out of the House and Office[09:48] Bringing Your Thoughts Into Nature[14:40] Life Lessons From Nature[17:09] The Seasons of Life and Nature[19:28] Finding Meanings[22:34] Learning in Relaxation[25:50] The Outside VS Office Perspective[28:45] Where to Connect with Nature[31:29] Setting Aside Time for Walk[36:54] A Long Retreat Into Nature[41:26] Henri’s Final Advice

ResourcesHenri is also running a one-day thinking nature retreat in Hertfordshire this July.Join us in connecting with nature during our September Retreat. Reserve your place here.Beat stress and work happier with the Shapes Toolkit. Use the toolkit with your team by joining the Resilient Team Academy.Find out more about Henri Stevenson on her websiteWanderful: Human Navigation for a Complex World by David PearlPodcast Street Wisdom by David PearlYou Are Not a Frog Episode 15 with John C. Parkin talking about his book, F**k It: The Ultimate Spiritual Way Grounded: How Connection With Nature Can Improve Our Mental and Physical Well Being by Dr Ruth AllenBirds songs from the RSPB Nature Reserve<a href="https://youarenotafrog.com/episode-117/"...

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