What if something forgotten in your garage could change how you see the world?

That’s what happened to me. A weathered wooden ring, once part of a large drum, sat tucked away for years. To most, it was just scrap wood. To me, it was a treasure waiting for its moment. That moment arrived when I launched Explore It—a project born not just from creativity, but from a deep craving for structure, accountability, and inspiration.

In this blog post, I explore the mental health benefits of immersing ourselves in nature, discuss how a reading experience I had connects nature with creating, and share ten art therapy exercises incorporating nature.