Forest bathing starts with mindfulness and presence in the moment you're living right now, choosing to walk outside around trees and plants, breathing deeply in a meditative way to clear your mind of the day's responsibilities, focusing purely on the joy of moving your body and caring for your health in this simple yet powerful way.

Photo of St. John in the Caribbean that I took on my last visit there

Intrinsic (painting by Lindsay Rapp)

Stop dismissing the severe pain you experience. It is not normal. Listen to what your pain is communicating to you. Be the voice for your gut instinct. YOU are the only advocate for what your body is communicating to you.