What adventures are waiting right off our usual routes? Numerous and awesome ones! And our "usual routes" aren't just paths through the woods, but the grooves of life that we move in -- the same small talk, the same routines . . . what happens if we venture off those paths a little bit? Join us as we explore some ways to discover the hidden world just beyond our usual perceptions!



This episodes' Action Points:

One Square Foot-- Choose a place in the woods that's about 1 foot by 1 foot, and start exploring! If there is that much wonder in such a tiny piece of ground, what does that mean for the whole woods? (Or the whole world?!)

Climb a Tree-- Getting up in a tree offers a new perspective, and often birds and squirrels don't see you as "human". It's a great place for some new adventures!

The Trails Are Lava--  Literally getting off the path can often be enough to lead to new discoveries. Don't allow yourself to step on a path, and see what you find!

Fly a Spaceship-- Imagine you're flying a miniature spaceship (like a kids' toy) through the woods. Find an interesting place to land, and explore as if you're on an alien planet. What does the world look like through this lens?

Go Barefoot-- Going barefoot automatically gets us to slow down, and can also act as a "hack" toward more mindfulness. Take off those shoes on your next hike and see what happens!

Try Crawling--Go animal! When we do, we start seeing nature differently. What does a fox or a bear experience during a ramble through the woods? Plus, getting on all fours lets us see the world from a different angle, opening up new opportunities for exploration.

Don a Blindfold-- Try wearing a blindfold (we use Mindfolds) and feel your other senses open up. We often miss much of the world just because we rely on a single sense. But there is SO much more waiting for us!

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