Valley nature connections

Reading this greatly complimented my training as a forest therapy guide, and is a book that I would re-read sections of. The main idea of this book is that the natural world around us are not objects to use as we please, but are beings that we live with and learn from. It does feel that the relationship between humans and the natural world has been severely fragmented. I believe that forest therapy walks are a way for humans and the environment to mend their relationship. This book also spoke about gift economy which creates a deeper connection with one another and far more gratitude! From this book, I also considered more about different acts of gratitude between myself and the natural world (verbal words, a smile, singing, humming, tea or water in the land, or even picking up garbage from around nature beings). Really, it’s about our intention to acknowledge what a nature being has done for us and indicate our appreciation.