Find a forest or tall trees you can sit under, or among, in relative solitude. If all else fails find a quiet place outside. For approximately 30-40 minutes be still and quiet.  

1. Spend 10-15 mins paying attention to your five senses. Allow this time to make the transition to the forest and in this time be mindful of the environment and your response to it. Below are some prompts, but you don’t necessarily need to record answers to each of these.

a)     What do you hear?

b)     What do you smell?

c)     What does the ground feel like? Notice the sensations of touch experienced.

d)     What do you see (notice the colors or the shades of light)?

e)     What is your state of mind?

 

2. Thoughts from the wilderness. Spend 20 to 30 mins free writing: Using pen and paper, not a digital device, record where your stream of consciousness goes in this environment. Write your thoughts, or poetry or music or draw a picture or a combination.

-        Fill a page with meaningful reflection/response