Nature exudes both vitality and serenity, providing endless inspiration through beauty, sanctuary and adventure. Our sense of place is naturally expanded when we immerse ourselves in the ocean, fill our lungs with fresh air, take in natural light and move with the wind. The language of Earth and sky stirs a deep sense of wholeness, reconnecting us with the greater web of life.

Geography, weather patterns and the mapping of astronomy all carry timeless symbolism and stories, just as our bodies hold and transmit sacred information. Shared lifelines reverberate in our vital rivers and the pulse of our own heartbeat; journeys of both inner and outer terrain allow access to glimmers of the unity that heals.

This alignment we feel is a truth that has been measured in the very electromagnetic field—or Schumann resonance—at 7.83 hertz,  which encircles our world. This frequency has been found to match the brain’s alpha waves (7 to 12 hertz), which are associated with precious states of deep relaxation and presence. A natural atunement with this tranquility reveals an underlying rhythm which flows into more optimal states of balance, and a sense of intimacy with all that is.

This month’s contributors share diverse approaches to experiencing nature’s gifts, with respect and foresight, finding simple niches and activities that offer both a common and profound reset. Our physiology syncs with mental and emotional equinimity, inspiring a fresh sense of awareness, alive in the moment.

Our universe offers both vast and intimate spaces, and we invite all to join in celebrating the treasures found among them. We can lose ourselves in the most familiar places and find the bliss we are seeking in plain sight. Our existence is ready to merge with the great outdoors and all the simple wisdom waiting there.

In fresh air and good health,

Jacqueline Mast and Kendra Campbell, Co-Publishers, Executive Editors