Infinite Roots

02/04/2026

My latest Substack post is out. There's a turbulence as spring arrives. But new growth bursts forth, resilient through unexpected frosts, heavy rain and stormy weather.

We can learn a lot from watching new buds, birds and flowers emerge and how they cope with the sudden changes in their environment. They don't resist. Because every season and every year is not the same as the last, they need to be resilient in order to carry on.



https://open.substack.com/pub/infiniterootscanada/p/springs-turbulence?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=4tj2ax

18/03/2026

Have you subscribed to my Substack ROOTS newsletter yet?
I send one out every 2 weeks. It's a great way to find all things nature related.

Association of Nature and Forest Therapy BC Parks Foundation

Spring equinox, nature prescriptions, and claiming your untamable self

09/12/2025

...swoon under clouds...

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01/11/2025

11/10/2025

It only took 15 minutes for me to feel a sense of peace wash over me. I actually feel the sensation and the change in my nervous system. What was the hardest and took the longest was to convince myself to just get out and do it!

I am so glad I did. Once again, I do know this, but my brain still wants to try to keep me in a negative loop.

But, building a habit by scheduling a mini nature reset daily, or a few times a week, can keep you accountable. And, you can do it indoors or out.

I offer a 5-day nature reset that gives you 15-minute invitations - and I'll guide you each day, live, as well.

If you DM me the word, RESET, I'll send you the information on how to join in. Or, you can go directly to the page.

🌳🍂💚 Maria

25/08/2025

Imagine living so close to nature you can actually hear the stars.🌌

When author Laurens van der Post lived among the Bushmen of the Kalahari, they once asked Laurens why he couldn’t hear the stars.
When he said he couldn’t, they were shocked and pitied him—believing anyone cut off from nature’s voice must meant deep spiritual illness.

Think about that. For most of human history, people talked with animals, rivers, winds, and skies like it was normal. Today? We treat nature like a thing—silent, separate, a commodity.

But what if we’re the deaf ones? What if the Earth is still talking, and we’ve just forgotten how to listen?”

06/08/2025

I was woken up in the middle of the night as I heard the first raindrops turn into a much-needed downpour. Now, this popped up in my Instagram feed (is it reading my mind now?). Timely, as I was thinking about the word, petrichor, too. I love that word! It sounds almost prehistoric.

28/06/2025

Yes, and the added benefits of getting outside in an intentional way add more benefits than seeing it as only exercise for our bodies. A great article by National Geographic especially as are the first generation to be so active as they age.

The messaging around aging for women can be very toxic, but research shows that the way we look at our own aging predicts how well we age. If you think of it as a time of exploration and exhilaration, science suggests you will be happier, healthier, and live longer. Outdoor adventures can help with that mindset shift. Find out more: https://on.natgeo.com/3HSZ5jD

19/06/2025

human-animal bonding :)

01/11/2024

Planning for the end of life is a meaningful gift to ourselves and our loved ones. Let's connect to learn more on how to plan ahead.

30/10/2024

Among the green, a single tulip blooms, reminding us of the importance of individuality and self-care.

Take time to listen to the wind and feel the earth.