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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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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From Silence to Strength: My Journey
I work at a small café, tending bar, serving food, and greeting the familiar faces of our regulars. Most days, it’s a decent job — I get to connect with people, make a few smiles happen, and earn a living in a space that feels almost like a second home. But there’s always a shadow…
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The Power of Letting Go: Why You Don’t Have to Be Perfect Every Day
I used to think that if I didn’t do something every single day, I was failing. If I missed a journaling session, skipped meditation, or took a rest day from working out, I’d guilt-trip myself into thinking I wasn’t committed. But here’s what I’ve learned: perfection isn’t necessary for progress—and, in fact, it often holds…
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Preparing for Adventure: Lessons from TAC, Camping, and Hunting
Three years ago, I embarked on my first Total Archery Challenge (TAC) with excitement and anticipation. However, I quickly realized how easy it was to get hurt in the mountains. On the very first day, as I walked down the mountain to the lift to start the course, I injured my knee. My adventure ended…
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