Videos: A Breath of Fresh Air with TAPS Outdoors - Sowing Seeds

Presenter: Rachel Hunsell


Season 2 theme: Sowing Seeds

This theme runs from March 3, 2021 to May 26, 2021.

As we transition from winter into spring, we welcome warmer days and many more opportunities to step outdoors. At TAPS, we know that, even when the sun is shining outdoors, our grief can still make days feel cold and overcast. In this season of Sowing Seeds, we will utilize the skills we developed over winter to plant seeds of hope for the flourishing summer ahead. Spring is the season of new beginnings, and we look forward to preparing the ground, planting seeds and growing with you in the journey to blooms.


 

Episode 7 - Love in Bloom

This Memorial Day, we invite you to open your eyes and your heart to Love in Bloom. On our final episode of the Spring Season, we reflect on special memories with our loved ones and find ways to remember them through life's little joys. Be sure to visit our website to catch up on what you missed this spring, and subscribe to get it all in your inbox this summer!

  Subscribe to TAPS Outdoors


 

Episode 6 - Pulling Weeds for Growth

Have you ever felt bogged down looking at all of the weeds in your garden? What about the weeds in your life? During this episode, we explore the ways we make space for things in our life that we want more of, that give us hope. What are the things in your life you want pull weeds from in order for it to grow?

  Pulling Weeds for Growth Activity


 

Episode 5 - Sowing Seeds of Stillness

Stillness can be our companion. A friend, waiting for you to simply take notice. Stillness is not passive as it opens us up to gifts of gratitude and connection. In this episode, we are given opportunities to hone in on the ways we create our own comfort amidst discomfort. What are the ways you find calm amidst the chaos? How do you choose to be still?

 Sowing Seeds of Stillness Activity


 

Episode 4 - Sowing Seeds of Health

In this episode, we are sowing seeds for our health of today and the future, exploring the ways nature can help us improve both our mental and physical wellbeing. When we are moving, our grief can move. As April is the Month of the Military Child, we have brought in two of our Military Mentors as special guest hosts.

 Sowing Seeds of Health Activity


 

Episode 3 - Sowing Seeds of Community

Community is essential to a thriving life, and even more so when we are grieving. Here at TAPS we understand intimately well the need for a community to feel understood, supported and grounded. This week, we invite you to explore community in Nature, in TAPS and in Your Neighborhood.

 Sowing Seeds of Community Activity


 

Episode 2 - Sowing Seeds of Purpose

In this episode, we explore what it looks like to sow seeds of purpose in our lives after the loss of our loved ones. How many times have you asked yourself, what’s my purpose now? Where do I go from here? This episode is all about the ways we can explore, through nature, the possibilities of our journey ahead.

 Sowing Seeds of Purpose Activity Guide


 

Episode 1 - Bringing the Outdoors In

Spring is the season of new beginnings, and we look forward to preparing the ground, planting seeds and growing with you in the journey to blooms in Sowing Seeds. We will utilize the skills we developed over winter to plant seeds of hope for the flourishing summer ahead."

 Bringing the Outdoors In Activity Guide


 

A Breath of Fresh Air with TAPS Outdoors Program Launch

Join TAPS Outdoors Manager, Rachel Hunsell, for this new virtual program series. Watch for new videos on instagram every Wednesday, do the suggested weekly activity, share your experience using #tapsoutdoors and be inspired to get outdoors!

 Program Launch Activity Guide


Upcoming Activity Videos

New videos and activy guides for Sowing Seeds theme will be added on this page every Wednesday according to the dates listed below.

  • March 3
    Bringing the Outdoors In
  • March 17
    Sowing Seeds of Purpose
  • March 31
    Sowing Seeds of Community
  • April 14
    Sowing Seeds of Health
  • April 28
    Sowing Seeds of Stillness
  • May 12
    Pulling Weeds for Growth
  • May 26
    Love in Bloom

 


If you have any questions please email expeditions@taps.org or 800-959-8277.