i feel like as though lately i’m usually in self care mode. aside from the political moment we’re living in, i’m more focused on it now that i have more time post-phd (over exertion, anyone?). however, the concept is still something i’ve been working on since bell hooks taught me to love myself first. with…
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today’s reminder is unconditional gratitude. appreciation for life, experiences, & people without strings attached & without judgement. it’s slowing down & finding love in the present moment – the way the sun hits your face, how breathing deeply opens up your lungs, a person’s laughter, a new leaf unfurling. everyday i try to cultivate gratitude…
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when i look at my plants’ growth it reminds me of impermanence & the fact that life is always changing. it’s comforting & brings me back to the present moment. for as long as i can remember my father has been meditating as a daily practice. he gave me a few books by one of…
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november’s #lostinplantopia book feature is forest bathing by dr. qing li. the book explains the practice of shinrin-yoku, being in forests or nature & deeply connecting with them for peace & calm, happiness, & better health. using anecdotes & research studies, dr. li shows how shinrin-yoku can reduce stress levels & strengthen your immune system…
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october’s #lostinplantopia book feature is arts of living on a damaged planet edited by a multidisciplinary team that includes anna tsing, heather swanson, elaine gan, & nils bubandt. to be honest, i have yet to finish reading this book but i love what i’ve read so far. i also love the design & how it…
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another one of my highly recommended books is being peace by thich nhat hanh, zen master & peace activist. it is special because my dad gave it to me. i was meeting my mom & sister in vietnam & had been living in melbourne for close to 2 years. my dad decided not to travel…
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love & hope make the world go round 💞 today i’m focusing on compassion & why it is super important. i know it may sound cheesy, but for real – given the dark times we’re living in we gotta do our best. compassion is a practice where we take time to be fully present with…
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another book to check out is naoshima by tadao ando. naoshima is one of my favourite places on earth and was recommended to me by karla, my good friend in melbourne. the whole experience of the island challenges your senses and perception. ando is one of my favourite architects. he creates simple yet complex spaces,…
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another book which has taught me so much about plants, life, & anishinaabe knowledge is “plants have so much to give us, all we have to do is ask” by the late mary siisip geniusz. taking an anti-colonial stance, this book privileges aboriginal knowledge while incorporating western thought. through story telling, mary shares teachings about…
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