When was the last time you took a “nature break”? Hobie Hare, founder of “Your Life Nature” encourages us not only to take some time and get out into nature but also to bring Biophilia into our homes, with reminders of positive emotions, maybe it’s seashells from the beach, or a photograph that conjures an emotion that resonates with you.
Both Hobie and I are photographers, so it was nice for me to discuss and hear his perception of how imagery can improve and enhance a space, and the mindset of those experiencing those photographs. He suggests that when you consider which picture to chose, you think about what that picture will bring to your space. Maybe it’s contemplation, peace, serenity, excitement, adventure, maybe even courage. He shares explanations of the images shown here on our website journalofbiophilicdesign.com, such as the tree, bending, heavy with snow, reminds us that nature finds a way, and so do we.
Hobie also emphasises on how we can use nature to connect to ourselves and also our community, how we should remind ourselves that nature is bountiful, we should enjoy the bounty that we have. Slow down, start small, build regular habits to connect your life more to nature. I forgot to mention this on the podcast, but I think also photographs of nature also remind us to look for certain things when we are outside. He had mentioned that when you take your nature breaks, wherever you are, look at the angle of the sun, the intensity, what can you smell on the wind, watch and enjoy the behaviour of birds. A photograph is not only a visual reminder of what you’ve seen, it can also help encourage an enhanced perception when you go back outside.
Here is a link to Hobie Hare’s website: www.yourlifenature.com Hobie would like to invite everyone listening in to download my free 35-minute nature connection sit spot MP3 recording titled "Don't Just Do Something, Sit There!" During this nature visualization and meditation, you'll practice using all of your senses to help you connect more deeply with the transformational, healing powers of water in particular. Download, listen and enjoy this soothing and relaxing meditation here: https://yourlifenature.com/free-mp3/
Photo captions :
The "Wolf Tracks" image was taken in Yellowstone in the early 2000s and was one of my first big "hits" as far as making prints and cards for sale to the larger world. This also paralleled a re-awakening in writing and sharing what came out of that with the larger world as well!
The one of me in Glacier National Park in northwest Montana was taken a number of years ago but has been one of my favorites to share.
The one titled "Hobie and Erik" is of yours truly and my husband Erik while on a camping trip in Idaho four summers ago.
Returning to Earth" was taken in western Montana and it's of an ungulate skeleton (might be a small cow moose or a cow elk is my best guess:)
"Old and New Growth" also taken in western Montana and these are western red cedar trees.
"Resilience" and "Hayden Valley Winter" were both taken in Yellowstone National Park this past winter on a custom private guided tour I led over Christmas holidays.
The kayaking photo was taken on a tour I led for people to Olympic National Park in Washington State and this was one of our nearby excursions.
The "MNHC" photo is of a photography outing I led some years ago through the Montana Natural History Center based in Missoula, Montana where I live.
The last photo is of someone whose family came on a winter tour of Yellowstone and I was showing this young person how to use a spotting scope to look for wolves in the distance.
Credits: with thanks to George Harvey Audio Production for the calming biophilic soundscape that backs all our podcasts.
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