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For a long time, many of us have been taught even without realizing that humans are separate from nature. Nature becomes something we manage, control, protect, extract from, or escape into when life feels too much. It’s a place we visit but not a relationship we live inside.  This way of seeing has shaped our systems, beliefs, our habits, and even the language that we speak to one another. And while it may once have felt practical or convenient, it no longer reflects the real

What if better mental and physical health could be found not in the next downloadable app, the next hack, or the next Instagram post, but in something very simple: going outside and remembering that you are part of the living world?   That's the introduction to ecotherapy. It's not a trend. It's not a luxury. And it's definitely not just for nature lovers or tree huggers. Ecotherapy is for anyone whose nervous system is exhausted, whose mind is noisy, whose body feels disconn

Nature offers a regulating presence that always invites us to be more mindful and grounded without saying a word. Entering nature does not always happen from a place of calm. Often, it happens during moments of overwhelm, when thoughts race, when the chest feels tight, or the body becomes numb or disconnected. In times of uncertainty, loss, or sudden change, emotions can be difficult to name, like a river mixed with mud where the water turns unclear. The mind feels crowded, t

The year rolled by so fast, suddenly it’s December, the last stretch of 2025. And I know that if I don’t pause and sit with myself, I’ll just keep moving without really understanding what has been happening inside me. So maybe this is the moment to stop for a while. To breathe. To look inwards. And if you want, I invite you to do the same. It can feel overwhelming to think about an entire year. Honestly, who has the energy for that? But maybe reflection isn’t about reviewing

We live in a world obsessed with speed such faster internet, faster commutes, faster promotions. But what happens when we deliberately hit the brakes? That’s the question the philosophy of slow trekking answers. It’s a purposeful counter-movement to the relentless hustle of modern life that I experienced from my slow treks and I would like to introduce it to you! The goal of the unhurried trek isn't about crushing miles or conquering the summit. It’s about shifting the focus

Flow, to water, is not about speed or direction, but about presence and surrendering to what is, while still moving forward, gently, steadily, at her own pace. There’s something quietly profound about the way water moves. It never resists where it’s meant to go. Instead, it curves around rocks, slips through the smallest cracks, and keeps moving, no matter how many times it’s blocked. To flow, for water, is to live. When we watch a river or a stream, or even the still mirror

The Earth’s story is one of balance, an intricate web of life woven through time, climate, and evolution. Yet, in recent centuries, this balance has been tested as human influence reshapes natural systems faster than they can adapt. Among the greatest challenges of our time stands the relationship between climate change and biodiversity, two forces deeply intertwined. Understanding how they affect one another is essential if humanity is to protect the living world that sustai

There’s something magical about being surrounded by trees, breathing in crisp morning air, and listening to the gentle sounds of nature. My first camping experience in the forest was truly transformative. It reminded me how healing and grounding nature can be and how important it is to pause, breathe, and simply be present. Since then, camping has become one of my favorite ways to recharge and reconnect with myself and with Mother Nature. That experience also deepened my desi

Mental health has a paradox problem: We don’t talk about it until it becomes unhealthy and there are consequences as a result of it. Mental health has a paradox problem: We don’t talk about it until it becomes unhealthy and there are consequences as a result of it. It is beyond clear that this needs to be solved, and while the solutions might be clear, what is not clear is how to effectively implement them.  I will first start with a story. No, it’s actually a reality; a tra

At dawn While the city is still asleep, I leave the last houses behind and walk along a lonely path. The path is narrow, a trail of trodden clay that leads me through the fog – pastel gray, as if the night had left its breath on the fields. With every step, the asphalt dissolves beneath my soles, giving way to the soft resistance of the earth. The hills of the landscape sway gently, as if carrying me until the forest begins. Here, between the trees, the dew lifts like an invi

The camp taught me that the forest is a living library, and the Kui elders are the keepers of its language. The trip to the Kui community was a powerful, eye-opening adventure. From October 2nd to 5th, 2025, it wasn’t just a walk through the forest; it was a learning to see it with different lens. The camp taught me that the forest is a living library, and the Kui elders are the keepers of its language. I got the opportunity to pause my city life for the deep forest and learn

Air is both absence and presence and it reminds us of everything that cannot be held yet has the power to sustain our existence.  Air is...

Soil has never been just dirt. In many cultures, soil is seen as mother,  a giver of life, a provider, and a protector. From the very...

In a world increasingly saturated with information, experiential learning invites us to slow down and return to the wisdom of direct...

As the climate crisis intensifies, it’s not only the sea levels or the seasons that are shifting, something deep inside each of us is...

I often carry these contradictory thoughts about doing and about simply being. Not that doing is right or wrong, but sometimes it feels...

Focusing on small insects can broaden our perspective. In our human-centric world, we often ignore the tiny wonders that buzz, creep, and...

Indo-pacific humpback dolphin (aka pink dolphin) in Prek Thanot fisheries community. When a dolphin surfaced beside her boat and exhaled...

"Fire is as essential a natural element as water. Why, then, do we fear or reject it?"  — a S’gaw Karen elder This question has stayed...

Stepping into the quiet embrace of nature is a radical act of self-preservation. It's simple to feel deeply depressed and hopeless in a...