PinnedJennie GlassinNiksen NatureWinnie the Pooh is My Spirit AnimalAs I’ve settled into more Niksen time, and have learned to move through my depression, my life has slowed down tremendously. So when I…3 min read·Feb 28, 2022----
Jennie Glass7 Forest Bathing Invitations for Earth Day & BeyondDid you get to celebrate Earth Day this weekend? Here are 7 ways to enjoy time “bathing” in nature to get connected to nature & yourself.·3 min read·Apr 24, 2023--1--1
Jennie GlassHow nature supports healing through transitionsThe changing of the seasons is always a rough time for my mental health. Over the years, I’ve learned to plan ahead for this discomfort…·3 min read·Mar 23, 2023----
Jennie GlassHow a Winter Flock of Robins Lifted My Dismal MoodA flock of robins came fluttering into the yard suddenly, hopping around, pecking at the ground. I’ve never seen so many robins in one…2 min read·Feb 27, 2023--1--1
Jennie GlassLong Summer — The 5th Season of languishing and waiting for FallI heard of a new season today that makes perfect sense to my South Texas soul that longs for Fall to get here already: Long Summer. I’ve…5 min read·Sep 11, 2022----
Jennie GlassinNiksen NatureNiksen as a Form of MinimalismI’ve always struggled to call myself a minimalist. It conjures images of barren rooms with only a couple pieces of furniture. Not cozy to…4 min read·Jul 17, 2022----
Jennie GlassinNiksen NatureHow Doing Nothing Has Given My Life More MeaningIf you haven’t heard of the term Niksen, let me introduce you to this Dutch term that has made my life more exciting and more meaningful…5 min read·Jan 17, 2022----
Jennie GlassinNiksen NatureWhat is Niksen Nature? How doing nothing in nature supports wellness.As someone who has suffered from depression for over a decade, I have read SO many self-help books, and followed the wellness trends from…6 min read·Nov 27, 2021----
Jennie GlassinNiksen NatureSpending Time in Nature is the Best Distraction from my ThoughtsHalfway through summer, I was already starting to stress about going back to school. I’m a K-5 P.E. teacher (which I actually call Health &…5 min read·Aug 29, 2021----
Jennie GlassinNiksen NatureGrounding Into the New Moon When You Feel ExhaustedDo you ever feel exhausted for no obvious reason? You’re not sick, over-stressed or menstruating, but yet you feel exhausted? That happened…3 min read·May 13, 2021----