 I took a class on mindfulness years ago and it strongly resonated with me. Forests have a lot of feelings and were gifted at intensifying those emotions. At my unhealthiest, a small sadness can balloon into a whirlpool of self-hatred. But when I'm healthy, the forest's greatest gift, emotional balance, shines forth. I can view my feelings with objectivity. That's mindfulness. There's no judgment or allowing negative thoughts to fester. I take it in and I let it out. Mindfulness is the gift I give to myself, which becomes a gift to others. It is grace.