Woodland Therapy

The forest, my not-so-secret hideout, isn't just an escape; it's where I channel my inner woodland fairy, gracefully dodging the hurdles of adulthood. This connection isn't a newfound adult love; I've been doing this nature thing since I was knee-high.
The mushroom season holds a special place in my heart, a time when the grown-ups pursued their porcini quests, and I, a child with boundless imagination, revelled in my woodland kingdom.​These are the memories I hold dear, and remarkably, not much has changed. 

I deliberately pencil in my weekly forest fix, sometimes doubling down because, let's be real, adulting needs an escape plan.

​Weather, with its mood swings, doesn't ruffle my feathers. Whether basking under a sunny canopy or getting a mud bath in the rain, ​I relish it all—every element, every sensation. It's in these moments that I feel truly alive.

​My forest excursions are a multi-sensory feast—I gather, touch, photograph, listen, record the nature sounds, find a quiet spot to sit, lay down, read, meditate—whatever the mood dictates. Life, in those woods, unfolds like a story, and after each expedition, I emerge refreshed, in harmony with myself, and considerably calmer.

Silesia - my home, to the surprise of many, offers expansive stretches of forest practically at my doorstep—nature's gift, free for the taking. I have my secret map of favourite spots—shh, top secret! But ... I hope you have yours too! 

​If you still need a nudge in terms of planning your woodland getaways, let me share three the most obvious benefits forest is always ready to give you: