In conference rooms where decisions get made, the topic of trauma rarely arises. But it’s there—echoing in the silences, shaping our responses, and quietly influencing everything from risk tolerance to trust, communication, and power dynamics.

What if the key to navigating chaos isn’t more control—but more connection to nature? In this article, I explore how the natural world—gardening, birdwatching, even groundhogs—can heal us, grow us, and guide us through personal, organizational, and societal transformation.

We are, at our core, storytellers. Long before written language (not to mention Netflix!), humans gathered around fires to share tales that helped make sense of the mysterious world around them. These stories weren't just entertainment—they were survival. They helped us understand patterns, remember dangers, and pass wisdom through generations.

But what happens when the most powerful story we tell is the one about ourselves?