Roots

Maria Verdicchio • Infinite Roots

August 19th

1. Hello!
2. Something to listen to
3. one say you will become a forest
4. organize systems...
5. nature vs. nurture
6. what's next?
7. questions?

Hello Reader,

In past newsletters, I’ve shared the first two steps of my R.O.O.T.S. System: Resilience and Optimize. Today, let’s explore the third principle: Organize — restructuring your life or business like a thriving ecosystem.

I’ve always had a love/hate relationship with that word. Years ago, when I worked as a Production Coordinator on TV commercials, I lived and breathed organization. With thousands of dollars on the line, and tight timelines, multi-tasking was the only way to get it all done in the 14 hour days. The irony? Research shows that multi-tasking actually reduces our effectiveness.

Nature shows us a better model. If you look closely, you’ll see it’s not random or chaotic—it’s beautifully organized. Forests, rivers, mycelium networks—these are living systems that thrive through patterns, relationships, and cycles. They don’t force order; they create it through balance and interconnection.

That’s what “Organize” is all about: learning from nature’s way of weaving systems that sustain life, instead of burning us out. And while most of the time I still feel far from organized, nature reminds me that organization doesn’t mean perfection. It means creating rhythms and relationships that support growth, resilience, and flow.

something to listen to...

Here's the link to my webinar from last week, about how nature supports us through life transitions.

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one day you will become a forest

"One day when you wake up,

you will find that you've become a forest.

You've grown roots and found strength in them that no one thought you had.

You have become stronger and more beautiful, full of life giving qualities.

You have learned to take all the negativity around you, and turn it into oxygen for easy breathing.

A host of wild creatures live inside you,

and you call them stories.

A variety of beautiful birds nest inside your mind, and you call them memories.

You have become an incredible self sustaining thing of epic proportions.

And you should be so proud of yourself,

of how far you have come from the seeds of who you used to be."

- Nikita Gill

(for more of Nikita's poetry click HERE)

O: Organize systems like natural ecosystems

Natural ecosystems are masterpieces of organization. They waste nothing, support diversity, create beneficial relationships, and maintain balance through self-regulating feedback loops.

Your Ecosystem Approach

The Symbiosis Principle: In nature, the most successful organisms create mutually beneficial relationships. Your personal and professional systems should do the same.

QUICK START EXERCISE: Grab a notebook or your computer. Map your current relationships and systems:

• Which relationships are mutually beneficial?
• Which are draining your energy?
• Where could you create more symbiotic connections?

The Circular Flow Assessment: Natural systems operate in cycles, not straight lines. Identify one "waste" in your current systems that could become a resource:

Current waste: ________________________________

Could become: ________________________________

(If you want to share your findings, I'd love to hear them!)

nature vs. nurture

I just learned something about how our spaces affect us—and I mean really affect us, down to our genes.

I came across the work of Dr. Tuwanda Green, who's basically a powerhouse in biophilic design. She's been an architect for 32 years, has a doctorate from Virginia Tech, sits on the Biophilic Institute board, and has worked on major U.S. government projects. In a recent interview, she shared that the spaces we design can actually change our genetic expression and impact our kids' health.

Wow.

Tuwanda's deep into epigenetics—the science of how our environment can flip genetic switches on and off without changing our actual DNA. She explains it like this: imagine "gumballs" that stick to our genetic code. These can influence everything from how we handle stress to whether we're prone to certain diseases.

These markers then get passed down to our children. So if we're living in stressful, nature-starved environments, we might be passing negative genetic expressions to the next generation. But flip that around: nurturing, nature-connected spaces could actually help reverse these markers.

Suddenly "nature vs. nurture" just got a whole lot more interesting!

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what’s next?

1. Starting at the end of September, my new group program, EMERGE, specifically designed for post-menopausal women in business, begins. Do you want to be part of the Founders Circle? This small group program will be a transformative space to navigate this powerful life stage with purpose and renewed vitality. Read more HERE.

2. I have a Youtube channel where I’ve compiled some of my favorite nature related videos with research and practical tips, HERE. Please hit subscribe so you’ll know when my own videos are released.

3. As I mentioned last week, I offered online nature journaling sessions last year, and plan to offer more in the Fall/Winter. Please let me know if you're interested! hello@infiniteroots.ca​

questions?

Let's Chat

I hope this newsletter offers you another perspective, peaks your curiosity, and, most importantly, reminds you that you are not alone on this life path.

I'm away for a week so will not publish a newsletter next week. I'm looking forward to swimming in a lake, canoeing, and walking on one of my favorite trails that ends at a lovely beach on the ocean.

With deep roots and wide-open branches,

Maria

Maria Verdicchio | Infinite Roots ​
​Nature-led strategies to live well​
hello@infiniteroots.ca