Cultivating Courage

Marble Women's Ministry Lent Blog 2026

A Forest Bathing Walk

Week #2: Forest Bathing

As soon as I step into the FOREST, the green jumps into my eyes.
And the scent of the trees and the soil.
I can feel the life
and energy
exuding from the
WOODS.

by Mai Tanahashi

I am hoping today that you find an opportunity to get out into nature.  Nature is healing for the mind, body, and soul. Whether you take a solo walk around your neighborhood or head out on a hike, research tells us how important this regular practice is. In the past few years, I discovered the practice of Forest Bathing. Here are a few resources to learn about this practice:
“Why 30 Minutes of Nature is Good for your Health” from Yes!
https://www.yesmagazine.org/health-happiness/2019/04/10/health-nature-science-outside

A Beginner’s Guide to Forest Bathing
https://www.forestryengland.uk/blog/forest-bathing

Marcie Doll

4 responses to “A Forest Bathing Walk”

  1. Madeline Bialecki – St. Clair Shores, MI – I have been writing since I was a child (in my diary) and then publicly for my nonprofit work since college. I write spiritual reflections and essays for my blog and other publications.
    Madeline Bialecki

    I love to be outdoors and try to spend at least 30 minutes outside every day (sometimes winter weather makes it too challenging). I had not heard of forest bathing, though, so thank you for this. I am enjoying walking with Jesus this Lent, so thank you for that, too.

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  2. kathybrunner
    kathybrunner

    This is wonderful. I think about all the time in the past I’ve spent in the wild…biking…walking…etc. this is an inspiration to at least dust off my bike and ride the rail trail or at least start walking.

    Reply
  3. patricia wu

    I love forest bathing! Thank you for the reminder to spend more time doing it!

    Reply
  4. Jeff

    I love this. Can’t wait to try forest bathing

    Reply

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