Eliza Hartwell
Location: Pacific Northwest, USA
Eliza Hartwell is a meditation teacher and nature-based mindfulness guide, known for her poetic approach to inner balance and emotional presence.
Experience
Eliza has been guiding individuals and groups for over 15 years, combining mindfulness, seasonal rhythms, and embodied awareness. Her work is deeply rooted in natural cycles, helping others reconnect with themselves through stillness, breath, and gentle self-inquiry.
Education
B.A. in Environmental Psychology, Lewis & Clark College
Certified Mindful Nature Facilitator (Institute for Nature-Based Mindfulness)
Posts
Wisdom Through Silence: Listening Beneath the Noise
Silence is rarely empty. Often, it is the place where the deeper notes of wisdom arise—just beneath the surface of thought. In these quiet spaces, we may find answers the mind cannot always speak.
The Philosophy of Surrender: Meeting Life Without Control
There comes a season when holding tightly leaves only aching hands. In this quiet place, the philosophy of surrender waits, not as defeat, but as the soft strength to let go—of control, of certainty, even of ourselves.
Letting Go of Control Spiritually: Meeting Endings With Mindful Presence
Some days, the world feels just out of reach—changing, uncertain, tender with endings. This is an invitation to sit with the quiet discomfort of not knowing, and sense the freedom that may come when you unclench your hold and breathe into transition.
The Mask of Identity: How to Observe the Ego and Remember Your Real Self
Some days, the voice inside feels rehearsed, as if wearing a mask. Here, we gently notice the layers—ego, story, protection—and listen for what waits beneath.
Karma and Dharma: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter?
When the world feels uncertain, it’s natural to wonder if our lives are guided by destiny or by choice. The ancient teachings of karma and dharma invite us to listen closely to both our actions and our inner callings.
How Ego Blocks Connection—and What Softness Teaches Us
Sometimes it is as if a thin shell forms between ourselves and the world—subtle, almost invisible. In the shelter of ego, we forget the warmth of shared presence and softenings of the heart.