Mindfulness in Texas nature / Michael A. Smith ; photographs by Meghan Cassidy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Smith, Michael A., author.

Contributor:

Cassidy, Meghan (Wildlife photographer), illustrator.

Series:

Gideon Lincecum nature and environment series.

Gideon Lincecum nature and environment series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mindfulness (Psychology).

Natural areas--Texas.

Natural areas.

Nature--Psychological aspects.

Nature.

Wildlife refuges--Texas.

Wildlife refuges.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (viii, 223 pages) : color illustrations

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

China : Martin Book Management, [2024]

Summary:

"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. Mindfulness in Texas Nature 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. Illustrated throughout with beautiful photographs of woodlands, prairies, streams, flowers, and animals, Mindfulness in Texas Nature 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."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Restoring a Connection with Nature

Among Nature's Gifts

Leaves

Mindfulness

Wind and Clouds

From the Big Bend to the Big Thicket

Flowing Water

Preparing for Your Visit

Quiet Spaces

In the Field, through the Seasons

Spring

Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands

East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society

Big Thicket National Preserve

Summer

The Nature Conservancy's Clymer Meadow Preserve

Sheri Capehart Nature Preserve

Big Bend National Park

Autumn

Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Pedernales Falls State Park

Winter

Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge

Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge

Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge

Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge and Sea Rim State Park

Epilogue: The Trout Lilies

Acknowledgments

Appendix: Places to Visit in Texas.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1648431828

9781648431821

OCLC:

1455139283