Christmas Time in the Woods

Snow falling outside of the house.

I've been at my boyfriend's parents house for the past week, enjoying fireside lounges, family feasts, and snowy walks in the woods. It's felt like the quintessential Christmas, complete with a wood cabin and heavy snowfall. Although I'm kind of sad to be leaving tomorrow, I'm looking forward to Christmas round 2 at my parents' place by the ocean in Victoria, BC. 

Happy holidays everyone!  

May you have many a magical moment this season.

xo Beth

My love and I :)

Fireside lounges are the best.

The view from the fire.

Do you feel worthy of connection?

{ Admiring the vista }

Sometimes I put pressure on myself to connect with Nature in the way that I want to. I read epic stories of adventure, of spiritual connection, and of rebirth, that take place amongst the trees and ocean, and I want that for myself. 


On a muddy hike out to a secluded beach last Friday, I sat at the ocean, meditating, hoping to connect. And what the wind's whispers reminded me of, was that I am connection itself. I am a part of the land, I am a part of the waves, and really, I am a part of nature. Instead of pushing to feel worthy enough to be a part of nature’s epic party, I can now surrender to the fact that the trees and the creatures are, like the Native peoples before us have said, my brothers and sisters - we can never be separated. 

{ Muddy boots and lounging legs resting mid-hike }

{ The secluded beach we hiked out to }

{ Age-old trees near the ocean }

{ Traversing pathways before heading back }