As spring has surrounded my office in the form of leaves of various textures and greens, the waterfall sound out the office window, blue herons, cardinals & hawks in view, I learned that the Japanese has a phrase for what I’m trying to do. It is called shinrin-yoku. That literally translates to “forest bathing”. I try to take in my Austin forest to soothe and calm me, revive me, slow me down, help me feel present and grateful for today. Next time you walk through my little forest to come for your massage I invite you to slow down and enjoy a shinrin-yoku too. Here is an interesting article if you’d like to learn more.