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Reflections and science-informed guidance on forest therapy, somatic stress recovery, nature connection, creativity, digital wellbeing, and practices that help people come back to their senses.

Spirit Rock Meditation Center
Wendy FigoneCreativity, Insight & Imagination

As AI Grows Smarter, What Makes Us More Human?

As AI becomes more capable, our greatest competitive advantage may no longer be intelligence alone, but the uniquely human qualities that technology cannot replace: attention, creativity, embodiment, wisdom, compassion, and connection. This article explores how mindfulness, somatic awareness, movement, and Forest Therapy can help cultivate these capacities by creating the conditions for presence, insight, and innovation. Rather than viewing nature-based experiences as simply wellness programs, perhaps it's time to see them as essential practices for helping people—and organizations—thrive in the age of AI.
Hitting Mung and Attention Restoration
Wendy FigoneDigital Wellbeing

Hitting Mung and Attention Restoration

Overworking not only causes pain within our bodies (myofascial restrictions/fascial dehydration) but also impacts our ability to think with clarity and creativity. Get outside and immerse yourself in nature's beauty daily. You will experience more clarity and increased creativity, therefore becoming more productive as you feel better all over! For more information, check out this article.