Inspired by Nature

03/19/2026

Ready to SOARHYR? 🦅

SOARHYR is a fully funded leadership and life skills program for Indigenous adults ages 25–39 that brings together confidence-building, creativity, self-discovery, and community connection in a way that feels real, engaging, and empowering.

Inspired by the eagle and what it teaches us about perspective, responsibility, awareness, and voice, SOARHYR invites participants to rise like the eagle — with greater confidence, clarity, and purpose.

Through a unique blend of:
✨ life skills
🎨 art and creativity
💬 meaningful reflection and conversation
🔥 fun, interactive experiences
🪶 leadership teachings and personal growth

Participants are supported to strengthen their voice, build confidence, explore who they are, and grow into the next version of themselves.

This is not just another workshop!
It’s an experience designed to help people connect more deeply with themselves, each other, and what is possible for their future.

Want to bring SOARHYR to your community?
We are currently looking to partner with communities and organizations who want to offer this fully funded program for Indigenous adults ages 18–39.

Call me to learn more or to explore hosting SOARHYR in your community.

03/19/2026

SELF REGULATION

Learning how to understand and process your emotions without taking them out on others is one of the most important tools in your bundle for relationships, career, community, and most importantly, your inner peace.

When you can recognize that you are reacting, activated, triggered, or avoiding the subject at hand, this is where your power lies.

You no longer blame, resent, deny, deflect, or push down the emotions that simply want to be seen.
Instead, you compassionately hold the part of you that needs love, safety, acknowledgment, or care.
This is heart medicine.

The ego wants you to believe that someone outside of you is causing the discomfort.
But often, the younger version of you is asking you to stay present.
To be with her.
To comfort her.
To acknowledge that something in you feels unsafe.
Maybe you did not have that awareness in the past, but you have it now.
You’ve got her today.
You are both okay.

Once you feel safe again, you can look deeper within.

>What was it really that triggered you?
>What did they say?
>What did they do?
>And why did you react the way you did?

>Did it challenge a belief?
>Did it touch an unhealed wound?
>Did what they said resonate in some way, but conflict with the identity or perspective you have been holding?

Being able to stay present when you are triggered, and meet that moment with self-awareness, is one of the greatest superpowers you can have in this world.

What we are seeing online is a whole lot of people reacting to everything without realizing that they are reacting at all.
Instead of pausing to be with what is happening inside them, they comment, insult, unfriend, lash out, or spread wounded perspectives onto others.
This is how lateral violence continues.

If we are going to change the world,
we need to change how we process the world within us.

Because what we see outside of us is so often shaped by what is happening inside of us.
And when we bring awareness to that,
we begin to change not only how we respond,
but what we are able to see. *

I offer self-regulation as one topic in my life skills expressive art workshops. If you'd like to offer this in your group, community, or organization, inquire at [email protected].
Chi Miigwech!

Funny how life circles back.
Different time. Different version of me.
And somehow, still the overalls.

01/31/2025

✨ Art is Medicine ✨

At Inspired by Nature, I always knew I was guiding you back to your true nature with art. But over time, I’ve realized—this is so much more than an art class.

💫 It’s about authentic expression
💫 It’s about flow and ease
💫 It’s about exploration, healing, and growth

In our workshops, we have just three simple guidelines:

1️⃣ There is no right or wrong way to do art.
2️⃣ There is no such thing as perfect.
3️⃣ It’s not done until it’s done.

These take the pressure off. You don’t have to be an artist, or even think of yourself as creative. This experience is about finding your flow and letting go—focusing on the process, not just the outcome.

And the results? Absolutely beautiful. ✨

From little ones to Elders, I’ve witnessed the joy, reflection, and deep self-expression that come alive in these sessions. Art is often seen as a "fun activity," but how do you measure:

🌿 A peaceful mind?
🌿 A sense of belonging?
🌿 Self-expression and feeling truly seen?
🌿 The aha moments when someone creates something deeply meaningful?

The impact lasts far beyond the workshop—because it’s not just about what is created, but about the process of creating.

I know what it’s like to be art-adverse, to feel like a perfectionist staring at a blank page. That’s why it’s my honor to create a safe space and guide you into ease and flow.

🎨 If this speaks to you, let’s chat. I’d love to share more about this experience.

💌 Comment below or DM me!

01/24/2025

Since I started Inspired by Nature in Apr 2023, the slogan was "Guiding you back to your true nature." But what is your true nature?

Your True Nature: An Indigenous Perspective

In many Indigenous teachings, your true nature means remembering who you are at your core—a being deeply connected to the earth, to others, and to the wisdom within yourself.

Your true nature isn’t something to be found; it’s something to be remembered. It’s the part of you that feels in harmony with the world when you honor your gifts, respect your boundaries, and follow the path you were born to walk.

Key Teachings to Reflect On: Living from Your True Nature

🌿 We are All Related
We are all part of the web of life. Your unique gifts are vital to the whole.

🌿 Connection to the Land
The earth teaches patience, resilience, and change. Quiet moments with nature reconnect you to yourself.

🌿 Balance and Reciprocity
Life is a balance of giving and receiving. Honor your gifts and contribute to harmony.

🌿 Trust Your Inner Knowing
Your spirit holds ancestral wisdom. Trust it to guide you with clarity and purpose.

🌿 Living in Gratitude
Gratitude aligns you with abundance and your true self.

🌿 Faith in the Ancestors
Those who walked before us continue to support and guide us, bridging the past, present, and future.

Inspired by Nature
Guiding you back to your true nature --with art, mentoring, workshops, wellness offerings and more.

01/14/2025

A piece of my art was included in Lianne Rood's annual calendar and distributed to 55,000 homes!

Thanks to Kim at Lianne Rood M.P. office in Strathroy. Kim has organized an open house for all the artists featured in the calendar on Friday 17th from 1-3pm for me and the other artists featured in case anyone wants to come by and see me and my art. 🎨🖼 Feeling blessed.

01/13/2025

What if the key to a richer, more fulfilling life was simply being yourself?

For me, authenticity is my word for 2025—a reminder to embrace my values, gifts, and purpose every single day.

But let’s be honest: authenticity isn’t always easy.

It means facing the parts of ourselves we’ve hidden away, the ones we fear might not be accepted. It requires courage to stand firm in our truth, even when it’s uncomfortable or misunderstood. It challenges us to move beyond perfection, beyond comparison, and step into the fullness of who we are.

Yet, in that challenge lies the greatest reward: FREEDOM. Freedom to live unapologetically, to make choices that align with our hearts, and to inspire others to do the same.

Girlfriend! Are you feeling called to embrace your authenticity in 2025? I am. It might be messy, I might make mistakes, I might trip on my words, but I don't care.

I can't imagine another year of burnout, fear, anxiety and depression, playing small, or dimming my light for the comfort of others.

This is your time, OUR TIME to shine. The world needs your light—just as you are. Go on... get shining beautiful human! 🌟✨️✨️

What's your first authentic action? Mine was to declare this on this page. Share in the comments or dm me.



📸 As a panelist in Ottawa in Sept 2024 with a group of AUTHENTIC sisters. 💜 Calling in more of this in 2025.🤞Also was a keynote speech for 40 outdoor educators. It was a fabulous experience... more to come on that one.

01/10/2025

Hey you! You’re here for a reason.

Every step you’ve taken has prepared you for this moment. The work you do isn’t just a career—it’s a calling. Your efforts create ripples of change, and that’s no small thing.

You’ve navigated challenges, embraced growth, and shown resilience in the face of uncertainty. You’re building something meaningful, impactful, and lasting. Yes, it’s big work—but big work is achieved one intentional step at a time.

Trust your intuition—it’s your superpower. Stay connected to your vision—it’s your compass. And don’t forget to breathe—it’s your anchor.

Doubt may visit, and the weight of responsibility may feel heavy at times, but remember: those are just passing clouds. The light you carry, the purpose you embody, and the gifts you share are far greater.

You’ve got this because you are this—authentic, capable, and unstoppable. Keep going, knowing that your efforts inspire others and create a legacy.

The world needs what only you can bring. Go shine your light. 🌟

01/08/2025

New Year, New You? Or New Truth?

As I reflect on 2024—a year marked by heartbreak, resilience, breakthroughs, unexpected opportunities, and reprioritizing—I find myself deeply grateful.

Above all, my mission in life is continual expansion. For centuries, our ancestors—regardless of culture —have struggled under conditioning that convinces us we're never enough. I've always known there’s more to life than this, and I’m committed to discovering and sharing that with you.

In this leg of the journey, art has been my vehicle for this exploration. Through workshops, I invite others to embrace creativity, courage, and the power of letting go. The results are transformative, requiring vulnerability and trust, which I’m honored to nurture in the safe spaces I create.

Yet marketing these offerings has felt slow and heavy. It's a special person who is to receive my heart offerings. Many experts talk about beating the algorithm, but my heart-centered business isn’t about that. It’s about surrendering to what resonates and recognizing that success and failure are both valuable outcomes of a life well-lived.

Inspired by Nature Art & Wellness hasn’t grown as my ego imagined—but I have. In 2025, I’m choosing to surrender expectations and embrace each moment as it is. I’ll say yes to opportunities that align with my values and remember that true fulfillment comes not from applause, likes, or revenue, but from daring to act and live authentically.

As you step into 2025, I invite you to reflect:

What will you choose to let go of?
How will you embrace your power to create, speak, and surrender?
Here’s to a year of courage, creativity, and connection.
Happy New Year, friends!

With love,
Heather Cabral
Founder and Chief Facilitator
Inspired by Nature

Ps. If you'd like coaching, speaking or to host your own abstract art or empowerment party at your home or office and dig into more of this kind of content I can be reached at [email protected]

11/25/2024

Excited to be part of this market at Muggs Coffee and Clay! Come get a pour over or hot chocolate and do some shopping! The Strathroy Evening Market will be happening in the streets 4-8pm. Come get festive! 🎄🎅🎁

✨Friday, Nov 29th. 4-8pm
Inside of Muggs Coffee and Clay along with other local vendors

11/12/2024

I pre-ordered my cards!! ✨️💛

Medicine Woman Asha Frost recently released her new deck of spirit cards. Full of Anishinaabe wisdom, these cards are beautifully illustrated by Indigenous artist, Hawlii Pichette.

Being released on Dec. 4th, these would make a great gift!

Pre-order here:

💫Amazon (Canada): https://amzn.to/3UxZKu3

💫Amazon (US): https://amzn.to/3UxZKu3

💫Chapters/Indigo (Canada): https://bit.ly/3YsFH1u

💫Barnes and Noble (US): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-animal-elders-oracle-asha-frost/1145011272

💫Amazon (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Animal-Elders-Oracle-Guidebook Indigenous/dp/1401978185

If you don’t find the link here, check your local bookstores. Chi miigwech 🤍🌿🥳

10/08/2024

Retreat to the Farm was a resounding success! Blessed with a beautiful day, Leigh Shand 💞 and I curated a relaxing, reflective, and insightful day that invited us all to take a breath and really think about what we wanted to bring to the fall season. We connected with community, enjoyed an Indigenous meal and some Indigenous teachings, we created and immersed ourselves in the elements, we reflected, honoured the elements, and took time to just be. Chi miigwech to all our attendees and to the Coop for sharing their property. Want to be included in the next one? Comment ME. Chi Miigwech!



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