It's the Tiny Things - Forest Bathing
How will you spend your summer?
If you’re new here, welcome! I’m always looking for magic hidden in everyday life. I call them Tiny Things. ✨🌙
On Monday morning, I dropped my daughter off at her summer internship. Instead of heading straight home, I brought a cup of coffee and stopped by the botanical gardens for an early-morning walk.
Every time I go, I tell myself that I’ll only stay an hour.
I never do.
In fact, I went back again today.
This time of year, the gardens are overflowing with blooms. But what keeps drawing me back this week is the forest. The moment I step beneath the trees, I don’t want to leave.
Have you ever heard of forest bathing?
Forest bathing, or Shinrin-yoku, began in Japan in the 1980s as a simple invitation to slow down and immerse yourself in the forest. Rather than hiking to a destination, the goal is to awaken your senses: smell the scent of pine, hear the birdsong, notice the texture of tree bark, and discover all the magical creatures.
I don’t have any big vacations planned this summer. Instead, I’m embracing a staycation.
And at the very top of my list? Forest bathing.
And to think, I could have just stayed home and gotten to work. Work will always be waiting for me.
I come home filled with inspiration. And I’ll probably go again tomorrow. It might be hot out, but the mornings are just right. Gotta catch it while you can.
Until Next Time 🌙 ✨
Kim
P.S. What is on your summer list? Have you noticed any Tiny Things this week? Please share in the comments!
P.S. I have been playing with making little videos. This one is my favorite. It is the vibe I wish to covet this summer.