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David Motzenbecker
Jun 202 min read
Forest Bathing: Speaking Without Human Words
"I do not go to the forest to be alone. I go to be with the ones who speak without human words." ~ FIA & KAI SKYE Solitude and silence...
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David Motzenbecker
Jul 7, 20237 min read
How to Forest Bathe
In this post we will explore how to forest bathe, whether alone or with a guide. We will touch on different forest bathing activities,...
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David Motzenbecker
Jun 22, 20227 min read
Find Purpose at Work with Nature
‘Work’ is currently changing before our eyes. The COVID-19 pandemic has made many rethink their relationship to work. People are...
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David Motzenbecker
Feb 8, 202211 min read
12 Great Places to Forest Bathe in Minneapolis - St. Paul
*UPDATED - NOVEMBER 2023 * FOREST BATHING – WHAT IS IT? You may have been hearing a bit about a new wellness practice recently – it’s...
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David Motzenbecker
Feb 8, 20224 min read
Indra's Net: Awakening to Our Interdependence with Nature
Insights into the state of interdependence between humanity and the planet.
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David Motzenbecker
Nov 11, 20214 min read
Insuring Nature = Ensuring Nature?
As those who follow me know, I have long been touting the positive benefits of humanity’s connection to and immersion in nature. It is...
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David Motzenbecker
Oct 15, 20218 min read
Why I Chose Forest Bathing
FRUSTRATION, THEN AWAKENING I remember it distinctly. My heart was beating fast, the palpitations rampant in my chest. The day I quit my...
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David Motzenbecker
Jun 29, 20213 min read
What's Worth Protecting after the Pandemic?
I’m a fan of Ryan Holiday and his Daily Stoic endeavor. Today’s thought was both a challenge and a provocation to think deeper about our...
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David Motzenbecker
May 28, 20214 min read
Healing in Nature: Intuitive and Intentional
I am lucky and privileged to be able to write this missive from a warm, dry home. As I type, I am able to glance outside and be subsumed...
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David Motzenbecker
May 14, 20213 min read
Fractal Benefits: Biology, Geometry, and You
Have you ever stopped to consider why our thumbprints look like tree rings? Why our nervous system resembles tree branches or lightning?...
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David Motzenbecker
Apr 20, 20214 min read
Trees, Water, And Fire: Humanity's Love of Fractals
Hailing from Minnesota, one thing seems clear – people here love going ‘up north’ to their cabins. This seems to hold true for our upper...
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David Motzenbecker
Apr 8, 20217 min read
Shirin Yoku & Solitude: A New Path for Workplace Wellness
The Coronavirus has ushered us into a brave new world, affecting every aspect of our society. People are the first priority, but it is...
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David Motzenbecker
Jan 28, 20214 min read
First Responders & the Forest: Ancient Meets Modern
Forests have existed for millennia. Like first responders, they offer reassurance, and by the power of their existence, help us to...
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David Motzenbecker
Nov 18, 20202 min read
Finding the Forest in a Meadow:Watt
So, I just couldn’t resist writing this quick little bit about a band/album I discovered yesterday. The band’s name is Kiln, and the...
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David Motzenbecker
Nov 4, 20205 min read
What Bridgewater's Move to the Forest Can Mean for Global Health
Do the words “hedge fund” and “forest” link together easily in your mind? If not, you’re not thinking broadly enough about how...
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David Motzenbecker
Apr 22, 20206 min read
E Pluribus Unum: Reclaiming Our Connections with Nature and Ourselves
We will realize that our green spaces play a significant role as the guardians of our mental health.
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David Motzenbecker
Jan 16, 20207 min read
The Benefits of Forest Bathing
The Benefits of Forest Bathing are showcased in this informative post.
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David Motzenbecker
Oct 1, 20193 min read
Thermaculture & Forest Bathing: Get Some Phytoncides With Your Sauna
Forest bathing and thermaculture have similar benefits - a perfect reason to try them both together.
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David Motzenbecker
Mar 27, 20193 min read
You Are Ancient
“The forest has long held a place in humans’ collective psyche as a source of wisdom, healing, and regeneration. It’s where the Buddha...
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David Motzenbecker
Nov 21, 20183 min read
Walking (and Talking) It Out
Today I read about two methods that may help guide people towards a more civil discourse. As a fan of Ryan Holiday's "The Daily Stoic" I...
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