We may have experienced the healing power of nature personally, but did you know that nature is also scientifically known to be therapeutic? Time spent in nature can help us work through some of our darkest hours and come out the other end stronger, ready to heal and grow. This month, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Patti McCarthy talks about her journey through a breast cancer diagnosis and how time spent in nature helped her reclaim the parts of herself that slipped away when faced with a medical crisis.

Patti McCarthy is a guest blog contributor who is here this month to share her passion for zero waste lifestyles with us. In honor of Earth Day, we hope you enjoy this month’s article about ways you can begin transitioning to a more environmentally sustainable lifestyle., and the importance of “why”.