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THE NATURE COLLECTION
Let nature’s wisdom be your guide.
Inspired by nature’s savvy, each deck in this 1st Edition collection contains 57 beautifully illustrated cards accompanied by lyrical prose. The velveteen paper evokes calm; an invitation to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of the natural world.
FAUNA
INSPIRATION
Draw strength from the animal kingdom with the Fauna Inspiration deck.
FLORA
HEALING
Embrace vernal change. Nourish and refresh your heart with Flora Healing.
FANTASTIC
BEING
Be amazed. Discover the wonder and magic of life with Fantastic Being.
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“Nothing compares to walking into a forest, resting your toes in a river or watching the sunset. In its presence, nature heals us. Its quiet behest, beckons us to breathe in deeply and soften our thoughts. Without any effort we find ourselves connected; as comfortable and at home as a warm embrace.”
–Rebecca Lefebvre
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A CLOSER LOOK
As you consider life’s twist and turns, pick a card and read its message.
Let nature’s wisdom be your guide.
THE ORIGIN of THE NATURE COLLECTION
I started creating my first deck of cards in 2014. By then I had been a social worker and a registered nurse for nearly two decades. I had seen hundreds of people traverse unfathomable circumstances with the courage and tenacity we relegate to superheroes.
In the wake of witnessing similar struggles despite our species’ diversity, I discovered that nature was a veritable equalizer. No matter how different we perceive ourselves to be from one another, nature holds a cure for each and everyone of us. For example, as my patients got better, I’d ask, “When you leave the hospital, what’s the first thing you’re going to do?” The simplest but most common responses I heard included watching clouds in the sky, listening to birds chirp or feeling the sun on their face.
At first, these unsuspecting moments with nature I dismissed. But, as I considered my experiences and the importance of nature to my own well-being, I realized our connection to it (as voyeur and as member) gifted us the stillness and tranquility necessary to transcend the complexity of our designs and the circumstances outside of our control. As a result, many of my patients were able to relinquish their fears, accept their situations or even say “goodbye” to their loved ones.
This connectivity with nature seemed immensely important to me. It propelled me to combine the lessons people have shared with me and the wisdom of the natural world, offering a metaphorical window to self-awareness, healing and enlightenment.
A DECK for SELF-ACTUALIZATION
While helping people navigate complex situations, I identified three elements that individuals, families, and teams consistently used to achieve their goals. These include: Awareness, Reflection and Action. Collectively, I refer to these three concepts as the Circle of Change. Because I’ve found these stages are as important as being purposeful about our time in nature, I incorporated these concepts into my Nature Collection.
FAUNA INSPIRATION :: Awareness
While I wrote the Fauna Inspiration deck, I used language and a specific format to encourage the reader to consider common tenets of our humanity through the eyes of the animal kingdom. Through consideration we can begin to discover what we think we believe or value. With this foundation (and some objectivity) we advance to the second stage of change.
FLORA HEALING :: Reflection
After coming to awareness about our values and beliefs we can begin to ask questions about their origins, how they impact or sense-of-self, our relationships with family, friends and colleagues and the harmful patterns they’ve helped us perpetuate without knowing. Unique to this deck, I added questions at the end of the cards. These prompts provide opportunities for deeper conversations and, ultimately, self-awareness.
FANTASTIC BEING :: Action
The last stage of change represented by my decks is action. This stage frequently freezes people in their tracks. Usually because we only see the mountain in front of us. Even I’m easily stifled by the magnitude of change until I create small, actionable tasks and sprinkle my way with a little bit of creativity and a dash of tenacity. Using magical creatures as inspiration, the Fantastic Being deck cheers you on as you strive to achieve your goals.
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