Walkabout with Mwandani

Walkabout with Mwandani Pronounced (MWAHN-DAH-NEE)
Clear the mind & enrich the soul while reaping the benefits of walking!
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It really is beautiful to watch these magnificent birds in action. All about birds is great educational source and I lov...
06/13/2024

It really is beautiful to watch these magnificent birds in action. All about birds is great educational source and I love watching the live videos.

Watch live at allaboutbirds.org/cornellhawksGet answers to frequently asked questions about the hawks: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/bird-cams-faq-red-t...

I love that whenever I am in Nature, I am always surprised by what I see. We are very fortunate to have such a wide arra...
06/10/2024

I love that whenever I am in Nature, I am always surprised by what I see. We are very fortunate to have such a wide array of animal life and activity right here in our own backyard.
Last September, I saw my first Muskrat. Such a cutie.
They love eating marsh vegetation and build mini lodges, like beavers, but use Cattail, grasses, and vegetation floating near the shore.

I love seeing the seasonal changes. It all changes so quickly so savor the moments. Have a wonderful day.
06/05/2024

I love seeing the seasonal changes. It all changes so quickly so savor the moments. Have a wonderful day.

Look familiar? These two beauties grow in my yard, and you've probably got some close by. Both grow pretty ramped here a...
05/28/2024

Look familiar? These two beauties grow in my yard, and you've probably got some close by. Both grow pretty ramped here and the flowers of the honey mesquite are quite fragrant and sweet.
Though the Catclaw can be a bit scary due to its sharp claw like thorns, it has many healing properties and uses. There are several recipes that call for either one of these amazing plants. I can't wait to try them.
Want to learn more about our desert flora? This is the perfect time of year to experience the growth process and learn more about the area we reside.

Please note that there are many species of cattail. For medicinal properties you should always make sure you have the correct one.

Please excuse my pause from social media as take a step back  to reflect
05/09/2024

Please excuse my pause from social media as take a step back to reflect

Have you ever seen a lenticular cloud? Chances are you have been seeing them often lately. They look like a spaceship an...
05/08/2024

Have you ever seen a lenticular cloud? Chances are you have been seeing them often lately. They look like a spaceship and are sometimes called flying saucer clouds though they have many names. They form at high altitudes, stationary, and usually are aligned at a right angle in the direction of the wind.

Harnessing Manifestation
05/03/2024

Harnessing Manifestation

Things will be easy - when you're in alignment! Everything you have been through has been preparing you to enter this state of ease and flow. You enter it by...

05/02/2024
05/02/2024

I did a brief description of the Blue Mustard (Chorispora tenella) plant for inclusion in my upcoming article on pullupyourplants.com. This particular mustar...

I love this delicious plant. I have not put it in salad yet, but I enjoy it out on the trail every spring. The leaves ta...
05/02/2024

I love this delicious plant. I have not put it in salad yet, but I enjoy it out on the trail every spring. The leaves taste just like mushrooms.

Blue Mustard has a delicious spicy mushroomy flavor. It is very plentiful and an excellent accent in salads-- ...

My favorite time to hike or just be outdoors, is the wee hours of the morning. Meditating on the day or week ahead, clim...
04/30/2024

My favorite time to hike or just be outdoors, is the wee hours of the morning. Meditating on the day or week ahead, climbing mountains, or just walking in nature, helps me think clearly, and experience things I would not see, if not for these trails.

Heading into warmer weather, I have made some changes to my site and have some exciting events coming up for the children or young at heart.

You can check out my calendar at https://walkaboutwithmwandani.com/events/month/

These beauties flew over me 2 years ago. I think they are a Black necked Stilt. Fun to watch as they swoop down and arou...
04/25/2024

These beauties flew over me 2 years ago. I think they are a Black necked Stilt. Fun to watch as they swoop down and around the lagoons. You never know what you will see here. We are extremely blessed to see so many types of birds come through each year.

Soothing Tibetan Healing Flute
04/25/2024

Soothing Tibetan Healing Flute

Esta Canción Es Para Ti Si Estás Cansado - Flauta Curativos Tibetanos, Elimina Estrés, AnsiedadMusic to relax, meditate, study, read, massage, spa or sleep. ...

You may recognize this plant in your yard or garden. London Rocket( last picture, bottom right) grows wild and has a spi...
04/18/2024

You may recognize this plant in your yard or garden. London Rocket( last picture, bottom right) grows wild and has a spicy mustard taste. It is a member of the Brassicaceae family which also includes plants such as broccoli and cabbage.
I enjoy eating this raw in nature when I am out and about or as an addition to my salad. The edible parts of this plant are the flower, the young leaves, and the seeds.
London rocket is used in the Middle East to treat coughs and chest congestion, to relieve rheumatism, to detoxify the liver and spleen, and to reduce swelling and clean wounds.

Want to know more about the flora in the area? Book a tour for my Verde Greenway Flora exploration.
Below are just some of the yumminess that is in our vicinity. Do you know what they are and what they are used for? Check out this site for more information. https://www.lawnweeds.com/weed-identification/london-rocket/

Please do not eat these if you have not checked with your doctor. I have been eating these for a few years.

Check out my Verde Greenway Flora Exploration tour at
https://walkaboutwithmwandani.com/event/verde-greenway-flora-exploration/

What a spectacular catch. This Great Horned Owl has found itself a quiet little spot and seems to be nodding in and out ...
04/17/2024

What a spectacular catch. This Great Horned Owl has found itself a quiet little spot and seems to be nodding in and out of slumber. I have not seen one in a few months. It is always an honor to see them.

Watch live with information and updates at https://www.AllAboutBirds.org/GreatHornedOwlsInterested in learning more about owls? Sign up for our self-paced, ...

FOR THE KIDS AND KIDS AT HEART
04/13/2024

FOR THE KIDS AND KIDS AT HEART

LIL’S & BIGS FOREST WALKS AND GAMES FOR ALL AGES THESE EVENTS CAN BE SCHEDULED THROUGH MWANDANI @ 928-300-6920 AS THEY ARE NOT ALWAYS ON THE CALENDAR PRICES VARY DEPENDING ON EVENTCURIOSITY WALK THE ART OF MAKING FRIENDS, GROWTH & LEARNING, EMPATHY, OPEN-MINDNESS, CREATIVITY, & PROBLEM SOLVING Nat...

For those of you that like a cold plunge, there are many benefits.A friend and I have been plunging for a few weeks, (sh...
04/11/2024

For those of you that like a cold plunge, there are many benefits.
A friend and I have been plunging for a few weeks, (she longer than I) and are up to 15 minutes. It is so wonderful having someone to talk to when trying to take your mind off the chill. Deep breathing comes in very handy as well.

Plunging into cold water is becoming a popular way to just feel better. Whether it's for recovery, anxiety reduction, or a mental reset, freezing your buns for a bit is worth a try. When starting cold water therapy, an important question is, how long should you stay in a cold…

FROM THE HEALING FOREST Mindfulness of BreathEvery breath we take is a gift from nature. By being mindful of this simple...
04/11/2024

FROM THE HEALING FOREST

Mindfulness of Breath
Every breath we take is a gift from nature. By being mindful of this simple truth, we can learn a beautiful life-lesson. Watch this forest song to practice the mindfulness activity hidden in every breath.

“Nothing ever exists entirely alone. Everything is in relation to everything else.”

~Buddha

Wishing you peace and love for the new year. For more gifts from nature visit: https://bit.ly/mindfulness_activitiesCredits | Words & Visuals: Nitin Das | Mu...

Please respect nature.
04/09/2024

Please respect nature.

Let's take a minute to talk about a controversial subject... painted rocks 🪨

Let's paint this picture 🎨 you come to enjoy the lovely natural landscape here of our rare riparian ecosystem, or beautiful highland desert... and then suddenly, your view is obstructed by a bright pink/blue/multicolored something on the ground that catches your eye instead. Beautiful natural setting = now tainted 😐

That rock was also once a micro-ecosystem 🏜 from the tiny microorganisms to reptiles that relied on it, now, also ruined.

Please remember when recreating in our park, practice Leave No Trace Ethics... which includes not painting the rocks.

Thank you 😁

Check out what Walkabout with Mwandani has to offer. From tranquility and endurance hikes to night treks and meditations...
04/08/2024

Check out what Walkabout with Mwandani has to offer. From tranquility and endurance hikes to night treks and meditations.

Soon I will be adding a section for the children and singing bowl meditations.
As I am only one person at this moment, my schedule is flexible. If you see something you like and it isn't on the calendar, give me a call. Not everything is set in stone and not all events are taken.
My specialty is to create an experience to fit your desired needs. There may be a time in your life when you are struggling mentally, physically, or perhaps spiritually and you are unable to understand the underlying nature of what is going on. Whether it's a meditation or a tranquility hike, being in nature has a way of loosening the shackles in the mind and releasing any built up tension or stress.
Book your next adventure here! It's not just a hike!
www.walkaboutwithmwandani.com

https://youtu.be/y-wHq6yY2CIFOREST BATHING Forest bathing is the practice of immersing yourself in nature in a mindful w...
04/08/2024

https://youtu.be/y-wHq6yY2CI

FOREST BATHING Forest bathing is the practice of immersing yourself in nature in a mindful way, using your senses to derive a whole range of benefits for your physical, mental, emotional, and social health. It is also known as Shinrin-yoku. ‘Shinrin’ means forest and ‘Yoku’ stands for bathing. The idea took birth in Japan in the 1980’s and proved to be a very effective tool to overcome the ill effects of a hectic life and stressful work environment.

Forest bathing in nature allows the stressed portions of your brain to relax. Positive hormones are released in the body. You feel less sad, angry and anxious. It helps to avoid stress and burnout, and aids in fighting depression and anxiety. A forest bath is known to boost immunity and leads to lesser days of illness as well as faster recovery from injury or surgery. Nature has a positive effect on our mind as well as body. It improves heart and lung health, and is known to increases focus, concentration and memory.

http://www.healingforest.org/learn | Learn how to create healing experiences in nature for yourself and your loved ones. Visit the link for a course on Shinr...

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