Nature Heals
Spending time in nature has a natural healing power – just an hour surrounded by trees, in a meadow, or by the water is enough to calm the mind and regenerate the body. Nature offers us space to breathe, relax, and find balance in our hectic world. These stories and life experiences can help you discover a path to a more sustainable life, one that’s more connected with the natural rhythms and the energy that awakens a sense of inner peace and harmony within us.
Barefoot Journey to Yourself
Přečíst článekConnecting with the Earth is one of the oldest ways to ground oneself—both literally and symbolically. Walking barefoot, whether on a forest path, over hot embers, or through morning dew, carries the ritual of returning to oneself. In many cultures, bare feet symbolize freedom, humility, and the courage to be in full contact with reality and one’s own body. This article is an invitation to a world where a step without shoes can be the first step toward healing, mindful living, and deep inner peace.
Plants as Mirrors of the Soul
Přečíst článekFrom the moment I started perceiving plants as live beings, my life changed. They are no longer just "flowers" but mirrors of my inner world, silent teachers, friends. In this story, I share my personal journey to myself through my relationship with plants. As my inner environment healed, not only did they begin to grow, but so did I.
What Happens When the Leaves on the Trees Rustle?
Přečíst článekI remember when I was a little boy, about ten years old, we had a forest behind our cottage in South Bohemia called Pavlovka. It was named after the village or district of Pavlov, where our cottage stood. And that forest rustled.
What’s Your Tree? My Tree is the Beech.
Přečíst článekWhat kind of question is that? You might think when reading this title. Why should I have a tree of my own? Trees are all around me, and they just are. Is that right? I don’t think so. Each of us has our own tree, and it’s been like this since ancient times. For example, my tree is the beech.
Children Know the Magical World of Druids
Přečíst článekWhen I was little, I would always run around outside, behind the cottage, deep in the forest. All I needed was a wooden stick. I would dash around like crazy, striking at every bush in sight. I fought invisible enemies and danced triumphantly when I had vanquished them all. My wooden sword was no ordinary sword—it was magical, of course. It could burst into flames, cast ice spells, and summon my fellow warriors, who helped me fight countless secret forest battles and complete mysterious missions.
When You Cut Down a Tree, Do You Talk to It?
Přečíst článekThis title might seem a bit misleading at first. How many of us have actually cut down a tree, right? I’d say, probably not many. If we ignore the foresters and woodcutters, most of us who have a tree on our property or at our cottage would prefer to leave it standing to block the view of passersby. But every once in a while, it becomes necessary to chop a tree down. Maybe it no longer bears fruit, is broken from a storm, or it’s starting to pose a danger to the people living in the cottage or homestead. And sometimes we just need to use the wood from the tree to keep warm, cook, or make sure we’re comfortable.
Why Do Trees Shed Tears?
Přečíst článek“Dad, why is that tree crying?” I remember this line from when we were walking near Hraniční Pond, not far from Kytlice, and I was taking pictures of resin dripping from a mighty spruce. When I looked around, I saw that many spruces were shedding tears.