Returning to Nature's Rhythm by

Restoring the soil

natfitzpatrick9 — 2024-02-11 16:36:06 UTC

I am passionate about creating healthy soil because it is foundational to health on the planet. With healthy, nutrient rich soil you can then grow healthy, nutrient rich food and nourish communities and wildlife. This image is of me working at a composting project and sifting through food scraps to then make nutrient rich, organic fertilizer to put on the land at the farm. Healthier Earth, healthier life for all.

Admiring Nature's Beauty

natfitzpatrick9 — 2024-02-11 16:38:28 UTC

We have so much to learn from nature and it is so healing to be out in nature. I have been working on farms and outside for a little while now and it has been so healing to my nervous system and the slowness of nature has taught me to return to the slowness of my nature and disconnect from the fast paced nature of modern society. I am curious about the ancient wisdom that nature holds and admire its beauty regularly.

Grounding

natfitzpatrick9 — 2024-02-11 16:42:41 UTC

I absolutely love getting my hands in the soil and nurturing the land. Organic, farm fresh food is so healing for our bodies and I am dedicated to working towards providing more of this to communities. Also, farming is a lost way of living to many of us but our ancestors were all connected to the land. Relearning these ways has brought so much health and vibrancy to my life. When working on permaculture farms I naturally get my body moving throughout the day and am nourish from the food on the land. Experiencing the healthy balance that farming brings to your life has inspired me to keep doing it and inspire others to as well.

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natfitzpatrick9 — 2024-02-11 16:52:46 UTC

I also love dance!!!

natfitzpatrick9 — 2024-02-11 16:53:57 UTC

Farming is beautiful way to connect with community

natfitzpatrick9 — 2024-02-11 16:55:03 UTC

Art work

natfitzpatrick9 — 2024-02-11 17:03:07 UTC

Drawing came into my life a few years ago and I have enjoyed it as art therapy and a way to express myself. When I draw I get into such a relaxed and fulfilled state and I love the feeling and being able to express how I am feeling through art.

This is why I am in PNI

natfitzpatrick9 — 2024-02-11 17:49:59 UTC

I believe that healthy body + healthy mind = happy life and that the systems in our body are interconnected and the way one is functioning will affect the other. Also, the mind is very powerful and lessening stress is important to avoid chronic disease. Excited to be in this class to learn more about how the mind, nervous, and immune systems are connected.

Course Learning objective

natfitzpatrick9 — 2024-02-11 17:52:40 UTC

Explain how emotions reside throughout the body & their impact on physiological & psychological health.

natfitzpatrick9 — 2024-02-11 18:24:40 UTC

Candance Pert did extensive research in the field of PNI and made discoveries about neuropeptides and their affect on emotions. She was able to show through her research how interconnected the mind and body are and that they must not be seen as separate.

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natfitzpatrick9 — 2024-02-11 18:27:11 UTC

I hope to be a garden and lifestyle medicine coach with coaching certificate

natfitzpatrick9 — 2024-02-11 18:29:58 UTC