In Need of Nature is a space for slowing down, stepping outside, and finding healing in the wild.
Here you’ll find stories shaped by mountains, coffee rituals, animals, creativity, and the quiet work of rebuilding a life rooted in nature — along with practical tools to make life a little easier.
Whether it’s a warm drink after a long hike, archery practice at golden hour, dreaming up a future homestead, organizing your life with planners and journals, or navigating grief and growth, you’ll also find free downloadable resources ranging from nursing notes and study guides to camping checklists and homestead planners.
Come sit for a while, explore, and take what you need to feel more grounded, prepared, and connected to the life you love.
LATEST POSTS
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Escaping the Chaos: A Nature Reset
Life’s been moving too fast, yet dragging all at once. In the chaos of “figuring it out,” I realized what I needed wasn’t more plans—but more presence. So we escaped to the mountains. Fishing poles, paddle boards, and mountain air reminded me what it feels like to really smile again. Life’s Been Moving Fast (and
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Plants, Patience, and the Art of Letting Things Grow
From overwatering plants to overextending myself, succulents taught me that growth comes from balance, patience, and giving yourself room to flourish.
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🏹 Upgrading My Bow & Rediscovering My Love for Archery
After almost 7 months away from the range (thank you, winter), I finally upgraded my bow — and I honestly couldn’t be more excited. The moment I pulled it back, I felt everything I’ve missed about archery come rushing back in. For me, archery has become something way more than a hobby. It’s healing. It’s
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Growing Through Life: Learning to Face Everything, Even the Hard Stuff
Grief cracked me wide open this year. Losing my dad shattered the version of life I thought I knew, and I’ve been learning to live inside that new reality—messy, raw, and unexpectedly tender. What I used to mock—journaling, poetry, meditation—has become what’s saving me. This post is about learning to actually feel life as it…
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Growing Through Grief: Losing a Parent, Loving His Memory, and Choosing My Own Birthday Card
Losing my dad, who struggled with addiction, has been a complicated kind of grief—full of love, pain, and unanswered questions. With my first birthday without him approaching, I’m feeling the absence deeply. Every year, he gave me a heartfelt card, always sweet, always sincere. It was his way of showing up, even when life made…
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Gearing Up for Our 2024 Camping/Hunting Trip: The Ultimate Checklist
As the 2024 camping and hunting season approaches, it’s time to start gearing up for the adventure. Packing for a camping trip requires careful planning to ensure you have everything you need for comfort, safety, and convenience. With that in mind, I’ve put together a detailed list of everything we’ll need to make this trip
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