The Science of Happiness Finding Beauty in the Everyday
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Oct 10, 2019 Stacey Baer, an Iraq War veteran and outdoor educator who builds nature-based healing programs, shares how small moments can shift perspective. He recounts a climbing moment that brought him fully into the present. He explains a daily noticing practice of photographing and reflecting on everyday nature. He celebrates finding awe in both wild places and city streets.
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Rock Climb Moment That Shook Out Trauma
- Stacey Baer described a rock-climbing episode where fear forced total presence and released years of trauma.
- Paralyzed on the route, he sobbed and realized he hadn't thought beyond the present for hours, which helped him believe he could survive and heal.
Do A Daily Noticing Nature Photo Practice
- Do the Noticing Nature practice: look for nature, stop, take a photo, and hold the image or write about it.
- Stacey used daily photos and short reflections to intentionally notice beauty and anchor moments of awe in ordinary places.
Toddler Hike Reframed The Destination As The Journey
- Stacey recounted hiking Secret Lake with his wife Mackenzie and toddler Wilder where the short 0.8-mile trail felt grueling but became deeply rewarding.
- Wilder's pride at finishing transformed the family's perspective from peak-chasing to celebrating small achievements.