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25.01.2022 So what is this Nature Immersion Challenge all about Nature Immersion is a practice that evokes deep connection, awareness and understanding about the benefits of establishing a reciprocal relationship with nature It involves immersing ones self in nature a little more than you would on your average nature experience. Cultivating awareness of nature will lead you back to a simpler and more organic way of relating to life that reveals new and exciting layers of your personal...ity It is my job as your guide throughout the 52 week Nature Immersion Challenge to get you to slow down as you walk along the earth, immersing yourself into nature's beauty, calming your mind and rejuvenating your spirit If you missed last night prompt it is too encourage you to look for the small things amongst nature, things that have the potential to fill your heart space just as much as the big wins in life Because as Winnie the Pooh once said, 'Sometimes the smallest things take up the biggest room in your heart'

22.01.2022 Croc Crossing in Kakadu Not something you see everyday

18.01.2022 A window to perfection Who doesn't love a secluded secret beach Ok maybe not a complete secret but going by how many people were there it's definitely a bit of a hidden gem and sure does beat the crowds flocking to Greens Pool currently DenmarkWesternAustralia.com Denmark Visitor Centre, Western Australia The Amazing South Coast Great Southern Treasures Western Australia Ecotourism Australia Australia.com

17.01.2022 An immersive and rather beautiful way to end week 2 of our 52 week Nature Immersion challenge I just got home from an amazing 2 hr Forest Therapy walk led virtually by one of my ANFT trainers. My biggest insight was that as a guide I nearly don't get enough time to fully immerse myself in Forest Therapy Invitations because I am always guiding or researching, so have made a pact with myself to join a virtual experience at least once a week, an experience that allows me to com...pletely connect and reap the benefits of Forest Therapy. I have to do it virtually because there are no other guides where I am. I can actually follow my own creative invitations but having someone else lead definitely adds to the depth to the overall experience Here is a few pics from my walk If you struggled to connect with the outdoors in anyway, please do feel free to reach out, either in the comments or flick me a PM and we can have a chat Now, your prompt for week 3 is an invitation called 'sit spot' . Sit spot is a core practice in forest therapy and many other nature connection practices. Here are the tips to follow Select a sit spot that is close by and comfortable. Your front porch or a spot in your back yard will do just fine. Make sure it is safe. The more biodiverse the better Allow 20mins or more if possible The act of sitting is enough. I encourage you to lean in to any edges you may have about needing it to be anything more than Keep a journal. Some people do this while at the sit spot; others prefer to do it after, or in the last 5 minutes or so of the sit, so they are not distracted from noticing what is happening nearby. The focus of sit spot for this week is nature observations Engage your senses and enjoy all that nature rewards you with Explore Parks WA Western Australia Great Southern Treasures The Amazing South Coast Trails WA Shinrin-Yoku.org

16.01.2022 Smell the sea, and feel the sky, Let your soul and spirits fly - Van Morrison - ... I might be bias but I am certain that @The Amazing South Coast has the best beaches in Western Australia #beaches #summerlovin #getmeoutdoors #nature #pictureperfect #WAParksFoundation #ExploreParksWA #australiassouthwest

15.01.2022 Rewild your inner child & embrace play this weekend #natureimmersion #52weeksofnature #rewild

15.01.2022 Wow It's only 7.30am & I've been overwhelmed with comments, tags & messages I promise I will respond to them all today #MondayMotivation come at me I had already smashed out a 30min #natureimmersion session by 6am. Early mornings are simply the best time to enjoy the outdoors I filled my heart space this morning at Lake Poorrarecup, an ephemeral salt lake located in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, approximately 34 km south west of Cranbrook and 65 km nort...h west of Mount Barker The small thing I noticed was the way the suns rays shone down, lighting up every beings individual beauty Feeling much gratitude to you all for having you join me on this 52 week Nature Immersion Challenge Shire of Cranbrook Great Southern Treasures

12.01.2022 Dear ocean Thankyou for making us feel tiny, humble, inspired & salty.....all at once #itsthesmallthings #natureimmersion #seewa... The Amazing South Coast Explore Parks WA DenmarkWesternAustralia.com Great Southern Treasures Denmark Visitor Centre See more

11.01.2022 If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere. - Laura Ingalls Wilder - How are you all going with the Nature Immersion challenge this week I have had my head mostly buried in study sessions so definitely in need of appreciating the smaller things in life... Today/night it is the clouds and the way the sun setting has created such an array of colours #52weeknatureimmersionchallenge #nature #itsthesmallthings #seewa #downsouthwa

09.01.2022 Our wholeness is relational. It is not our own isolated project. It is in our relationships with other entities, be it person, community, place, bioregion, animal or ancestor I love this insight, taken from the text of my Forest Therapy Guide Training because whilst I have been leading Forest bathing walks for a little over 6 years now, I realised that I still have so much to learn. I am feeling absolutely privileged to be up-levelling in this space. As someone who has perso...nally experienced this journey back to self through building a reciprocal relationship with nature it fills my heart with so much joy to be able to guide and hold space for others to do the same on a much deeper level The relationships that are tended on a Forest Therapy walk, be it relationship to self, others, the More-Than-Human World, or the beyond, become the sources of healing. In this way, Forest Therapy addresses a fundamental problem of modern life: alienation. As people move to cities and become more connected though digital means, somehow we are feeling increasingly lonely and isolated from the world. Forest Therapy addresses this problem by cultivating connection and relatedness. This process could even be called the restoration of the human soul. I call it rewilding Trails WA Kalbarri Visitor Centre Kalbarri National Park Explore Parks WA Western Australia Shinrin-Yoku.org Australia.com

06.01.2022 Anvil Beach - where the forest meets the sea I see The bluest sky I ever did see Foamy bubbles forming as the water recedes ... A contrast of colours hidden through the rocks The ocean cascading across a wide reef system Waves tumbling thunderously in the distance I hear Thunderous waves crashing A waterfall cascading over the reef The flow of water reduce I hear the voices of families in the distance I feel The ocean floor move beneath my feet The spray of the ocean wetting my body The warmth of the sun on the back of my neck I smell The soothing sent of the sea Sunscreen wafting by I taste Saltwater on my lips Denmark, Western Australia The Amazing South Coast Australia's South West Ecotourism Australia Great Southern Treasures Denmark Visitor Centre, Western Australia Western Australia Australia.com

06.01.2022 Week 1 of our 52 week Nature Immersion challenge is done How did you go, did you manage to spend 2 hrs soaking up the beauty of nature The warm weather we had here in WA definitely encouraged many to head to the beach For some however it did keep them indoors in the cool which meant their gardens were their immersive time....and that is perfectly fine. Remind me to show you the Bushtucker Garden I created over Christmas... Thanks to everyone who shared their adventures and insights. I have been having tech issues all week so know I missed some but here is just a few pics from Week 1 If you struggled to connect with the outdoors in anyway, please do feel free to reach out, either in the comments or flick me a PM and we can have a chat Now, your prompt for week 2. As you spend your 2hrs in nature this week I want you to to take note and share 5 things you can see 4 things you can hear 3 things you can feel 2 things you can smell 1 thing you can taste Engage your senses and enjoy all that nature rewards you with Trails WA Explore Parks WA Western Australia Great Southern Treasures The Amazing South Coast Destination Perth Experience Perth Hills Outdoors WA Inc Act Belong Commit Australia.com

03.01.2022 An understanding of the natural world & what's in it is a source of not only a great curiosity, but great fulfilment - David Attenborough - #trailswa #amazingsouthcoast #mindfulnessinnature #natureimmersionchallenge #ecotherapy #nature