Dear friends, The longest day of the year is upon us… Happy summertime to you all! I’ve just returned from our “Mindfulness around the campfire: Celebrating the summer solstice” evening which I held here in Cambridge. Thanks to all who…
Main Stage at ‘Wellbeing by the Lakes’ Festival
Dear friends, Just a quick post to share the exciting news that I will be giving a 45 minute talk at the ‘Wellbeing by the Lakes Festival’ in Dorset 19th-21st September. Come and say hello if you can. It promises…
Reflections on water
Dear friends, I hope this finds you well on this watery week. On Monday, I led my first event with a group of 13 year olds at St John’s College school in Cambridge – on possibly the rainiest day we’ve…
Summer & autumn 2019 opportunities
Dear friends, Thank you for your continued interest in Mindfulness of Nature and for the all the comments and reflections you share on the blog – which are always greatly appreciated and inspiring. Every day, I feel more and more…
“Opening to life”?
Dear all, This evening, I went to a friend’s meditation class and she read this simple poem by David Whyte which touched me quite profoundly. So here it is: Enough. These few words are enough.If not these words, this breath.If…
Resting with trees
Dear all, Do you ever take a moment whilst out walking – or just in your garden – to stop and rest in the company of nature? To bathe your senses in the scents, sounds and sights of woodlands? To…
Are we scared to feel joy?
This morning, it dawned upon me that ‘things are essentially well in my life’. It may be just for today, it may be only for a brief moment. But yes, it’s pretty good right now, as I write this blog.…
NEW course in collaboration with the Wildlife Trusts
Dear friends, David Attenborough once said “No one will protect what they don’t care about; and no one will care about what they have never experienced” Indeed, how will we ever be inspired to take care of our natural world if…
The Gardener
Dear friends, Happy Friday! Have we done enough this week? And how much does that really matter? I heard this poem for the first time yesterday, and wanted to share it. A beautiful inspiration for your week-end ahead perhaps? The…
Dreams of South America for 2019?
Dear friends, Ever dreamt of a trip to South America? Love the wilderness? Keen to share your nature and travel experiences with like-minded people? How about making 2019 the year to treat yourself to an adventure and opportunity to come…