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Day: May 31, 2023

Forest Bathing: New Hampshire Woods

May 31, 2023 ~ wordancerblog ~ 5 Comments

Mountains rose up all around us, and I instantly felt at peace.  This is where my mind and body belong – up among the green and growing – deep in the green valley protected by the tall mountains all around. I feel safe here. 

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    wordancerblog on Working in the Wonder Studio: Setting the StageJanuary 28, 2026

    Come to New Jersey anytime, Kim. You have an open invitation!

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    kimhaynesjohnson on Working in the Wonder Studio: Setting the StageJanuary 28, 2026

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    Anita Ferreri on Working in the Wonder Studio: Setting the StageJanuary 27, 2026

    I think you should give yourself a round of applause for inspiring their creativity!

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5 responses to “Forest Bathing: New Hampshire Woods”

  1. Betsy Hubbard Avatar
    Betsy Hubbard
    May 31, 2023

    This sounds like a vibrant and refreshing time and space. Love the pictures and description of your time.

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  2. margaretsmn Avatar
    margaretsmn
    May 31, 2023

    Glory be to forest bathing! I had the chance to do that a few months ago and it was wonderful. One of these days I will travel to the northeast. Lovely photos. Thanks for sharing.

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    Tina
    May 31, 2023

    Your trip sounds so lovely. I love reading your descriptions and viewing your beautiful photos too! I am currently reading a great book called Rooted by Haupt. It is about the connection between science, nature, and spirit. The dedication page lists this quote: Our hands imbibe like roots, so I place them on what is beautiful in this world. -St.Francis

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    Denise Krebs
    May 31, 2023

    Wow, Joanne, you wrote about forest bathing and make us feeling like we are there with you. Such beauty in your prose. It’s like a poem. I’ve never been up to that part of the world. It sounds glorious, and the photos say an amen to that!

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    Debbie Lynn
    May 31, 2023

    What a beautiful hike I enjoyed through your pen and lens. And now I’ve gained a new term, ‘forest breathing.’ Thank you. 🙂

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