Rooted to Rising: How Nature Helps Us Rediscover the Strength That Was Always Ours

A heart-lead journey into the quiet power of forest bathing, healing rituals, and the truth that you’ve always been enough.

Sometimes healing doesn’t come from trying harder.

Sometimes, it comes from slowing down, stepping outside, and remembering who the hell you are.

If you’ve ever felt disconnected, foggy, or just plain off, you’re not broken—you’re overloaded. Life has a way of piling on until we can’t hear ourselves anymore. But here’s what I know now, and what I wish I had realized years ago:

You already have everything you need inside of you.

You’re not missing anything.

You’ve just been out of reach from your own wisdom.

This is where nature steps in—not as a cute Pinterest idea, but as an anchor.
A reset.

A coming home.

Forest Bathing, but In It Real Life

I used to roll my eyes at the phrase “forest bathing.” I mean, who has time to go frolic in the woods on the daily, right?
But then I actually tried it.

No phone.
No agenda.
Just trees, air, breath, and stillness.

And what I found wasn’t silence—it was space.

Space to feel, to listen, and to remember that I’m not just a mom, a wife, a coach, or a woman trying to juggle it all.

I’m a human being with roots, not just roles.

🌿 What Shinrin Yoku Really Does

This ancient Japanese practice (yep, it’s legit) simply means “taking in the forest atmosphere.” And its benefits are backed by science—lowered cortisol, boosted mood, improved clarity. But what really matters?

You walk in stressed...
You walk out steady.
You walk in scattered...
You walk out feeling like you're home.

And the best part? You don’t need a forest to start. A patch of trees, a quiet corner of your backyard, a plant-filled porch—it all counts when you show up with intention.

🍃 Let’s Talk Oils (Yes, They Help)

Because nature isn’t always accessible, especially here in the Midwest when the snow flies sideways, I’ve leaned on something else: essential oils that mimic the forest. My absolute favorite?

Shinrin Yoku Essential Oil Blend by doTERRA (of course it is!)

It’s like a deep breath in a bottle—grounding, calming, and emotionally centering. I diffuse it when I can't get outside and carry a roller when I need a moment of reset between karate drop-offs and dinner prep.

It doesn’t replace nature...

It just brings it closer when you can’t get to it.

🌱 You Already Have What You’re Looking For

Listen, healing isn’t about chasing after more.
It’s about slowing down enough to reconnect with what’s already yours:

Your resilience
Your creativity
Your intuition
Your courage
Your voice

You may have forgotten where they were hidden, but they never left you. Nature helps you remember.

Your Invitation: Come Back to Yourself

This isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about remembering who you were before the world told you who to be.

If you're craving a gentle reset, a reintroduction to your own wholeness, and a dose of quiet magic...

Download my free guide, “Awaken & Align.”

It’s a soul-nourishing mini immersion experience designed to help you breathe, reflect, and realign.

Until next time, keep living wilder,

Heather

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Meet Heather Boers

Hey, I’m Heather — wife, mama, nature nerd, and your go-to girl for healing, holistic living, and building a business that actually fits your real life.

This isn’t about perfect.
It’s about getting real, growing wild, and creating space for what lights you up.

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