Thursday Art Thoughts

Cover of book, “Forest Bathing: How Trees can help you find Health and Happiness” by DR. Qing Li

At the recommendation of my good friend , I started reading/listening to this book.

I understand now that for many years I have been practicing a form of (and actual) Shinrin-Yoku (forest bathing) to help heal through my burnout and address the stress I experienced through my medical training and time as a primary care physician.

I am appreciating that my approach to nature photography is a practice of deep connection to self through connection to earth. I am intuitively harnessing the universal healing that is provided through both intimate connection with nature and the arts.

As I continue to learn about the physiological, spiritual, and psychological healing and restoration that can be attained through nature and the photography/the arts, I am becoming more empowered in my work.

My photos are offerings of healing that I’ve gathered from my own connection to earth as a Black Haitian American woman with many particular cultural influences and other intersecting identities.

I hope that the way I perceive and connect with nature will impact others to feel love and healing and/or understand that those two entities are divinely theirs to experience. I want my perspective of nature to be part of creating healing and nurturing environments in healthcare spaces or stressful workplaces. That is my hope with art.

Well, that’s all I got for today. Much love, Dr.Robin