The Many Ways Nature Heals

Niksen as a Form of Minimalism

I’ve always struggled to call myself a minimalist. It conjures images of barren rooms with only a couple…

Winnie the Pooh is My Spirit Animal

As I’ve settled into more Niksen time, and have learned to move through my depression, my life…

How Doing Nothing Has Given My Life More Meaning

What is Niksen Nature? How doing nothing in nature supports wellness.

Spending Time in Nature is the Best Distraction from my Thoughts

Grounding Into the New Moon When You Feel Exhausted

Moving Through the Cycles of Life — Native Wisdom and the 8 Directions

The Wisdom of Squirrels

A polar vortex hit Austin hard this winter, and I was holed up in my house, and in my mind, like a squirrel safe in its tree. My mind frittered away, furiously trying to determine what I needed to survive. No matter what life throws at me though, I look to nature for solace. Every…