This is the beauty of forest bathing -- simply sitting out in nature for its healing benefits. Like meditation, when I sit with my nature journal on the forest floor and open my senses, I am immersed in the present moment and the beauty of the place. All thoughts of troubles and the outer world fall away, and I can be still and peaceful.
It's a wonderful form of self care. Try simply sitting in a natural environment, focused only on what you see, smell, feel and hear. Turn off that phone! Adding a sketchbook and a pen gives you a way to focus on one element at a time, and create a record of your experience to thumb through later and double your benefits.
