{"product_id":"mindfulness-in-texas-nature-9781648431814","title":"Mindfulness in Texas Nature","description":"\u003cp\u003e There are a few remaining wild places in Texas, notes author and nature educator Michael A. Smith, and exposure to these locales--from the high deserts and mountains of the Big Bend to the prairies and grasslands across the center of the state and the Piney Woods and Big Thicket of East Texas--can be restorative, both emotionally and physically. In this thoughtful tour of Texas ecoregions, Smith--also a licensed psychological associate--weaves perceptive prose, prompts, and meditations with evocative nature photography by Meghan Cassidy to create a guide for readers that promotes both greater appreciation of Texas nature and greater mindfulness of our place in the natural environment and its holistic importance to our wellbeing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMindfulness in Texas Nature\u003c\/i\u003e briefly explores the history of seven Texas ecoregions and discusses the benefits to health and wellbeing that are gained by spending time in nature. Written for readers who may not have a technical background in biology but who want to understand and experience nature at a deeper level, this book models mindfulness--experiencing oneself and surroundings in a fully-present, attuned, and nonjudgmental way--as an ideal practice for experiencing the woods, mountains, or wetlands of Texas. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Illustrated throughout with beautiful photographs of woodlands, prairies, streams, flowers, and animals, \u003ci\u003eMindfulness in Texas Nature\u003c\/i\u003e encourages readers to experience for themselves what makes these places special, how to get the most out of the time spent there, and how to plan meaningful visits to the many beautiful and significant natural areas across Texas. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Texas A\u0026amp;M University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/15\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781648431814\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256","brand":"Michael A. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44112787701941,"sku":"9781648431814","price":28.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_c1d535fd-e524-4b88-94d2-6627c8272082.jpg?v=1715054039","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/mindfulness-in-texas-nature-9781648431814","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}