Exploring how stepping past pre-trip dread and venturing into the unknown perfectly mirrors the journey of hypnotherapy - revealing the extraordinary light that sits just beneath the surface.
After losing my beloved dog, Murphy, returning to Couch to 5K became about more than exercise. This is a story of grief, resilience, the healing power of nature, and discovering that sometimes the hardest and most rewarding step is simply starting again.
After weeks of relentless rain, a brief shaft of sunlight in the woods becomes more than just a pretty moment. Sitting quietly on a log with Murphy, breathing in the rich, rain-soaked air, is a reminder that nature restores us in quiet, measurable ways. From stress-lowering phytoncides released by trees to the soothing fractal patterns of branches and light, time in the woods gently settles the nervous system and clears the mind. Sometimes the medicine is simply to pause and let the forest do its work.
A personal reflection on exhaustion, new beginnings, and why winter isn’t a time to rush change. Drawing on hypnotherapy insights, this piece explores rest, preparation, and the quiet work happening beneath the surface.