This blog is a being posted to coincide with my presentation at Happiness & Its Causes conference 2020 on Reconnecting with Nature.

I am happy to share a number of resources in the form of videos and blogs, including some recommendations on books if you’d like to do some further reading on the subject.

First of all, a 6 minute video by the wonderful Shelley Plumb of Plumbtalk Productions on the subject of Reconnect with Nature, which she made after joining us on several Mindful Safaris:

 

 

You may also find the following articles of interest:

The fascinating science behind reconnecting with nature.  Why it’s so powerful, both physically and psychologically.  This blog explores the biophilia effect in its wonderful manifestations: https://davidmichie.com/the-fascinating-science-behind-mindful-safari/

Recommended reading.  A short overview of some fascinating books including The Nature Fix, The Biophilia Effect,  Awake in the Wild and Your Guide to Forrest Bathing: https://davidmichie.com/recommended-reading-for-mindful-safari/

What surprising mental qualities arise when we live in nature.  An intriguing account of a recent experience of clairvoyance: https://davidmichie.com/what-happens-to-our-mind-when-we-go-into-nature/

How nature makes being mindful easy!  The powerful difference between voluntary and involuntary attention and how to harness “soft fascination:” https://davidmichie.com/the-easy-way-to-meditate-through-nature/

A simple tool to connect with animals.  Sending and receiving metta to all beings, whether pets or wild animals: https://davidmichie.com/how-to-practice-metta-meditation-with-animals/

The magic of meditating with elephants.  Gorgeous images from our visit to the Zimbabwe Elephant Nursery and all the beautiful beings there: https://davidmichie.com/the-magic-of-meditating-with-elephants/

You’ll find a playlist of short videos on my Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwx5qaybvwW8GOqfm7d2jhaEm__gByE7j

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Join me on Mindful Safari in Zimbabwe, where I was born and grew up.  On Mindful Safari we combine game drives and magical encounters with lion, elephant, giraffe, and other iconic wildlife, with inner journeys exploring the nature of our own mind. Find out more by clicking here.