500 Walks in the Woods by Jim FrazerThe ritual depicted in this book grew out of my daily walks in an urban natural area that began during the COVID pandemic. It recounts first how, as I crossed a bridge into the area, I found a place of safety. Then, in an effort to avoid other walkers, I went off the trail further into the woods and found myself entranced by letting my gaze melt into the maze of branches and leaves. Soon I found myself seeking the meditative calm this provided and