"Forest bathing" or forest therapy, originates from the Japanese term "shinrin-yoku". We explore how spending time in nature, around trees, helps you also live a mindful life.

Through connecting with nature, we learn to connect with life and be more present in each moment.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro
01:04 I wasn't always a nature lover
01:43 Appreciating the 4 seasons
02:32 Life as a linear progression vs. working in cycles
03:46 What I've learned from spending time in nature
04:33 What's next?

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