Contemplating how to do the laundry in a way that gently reflects self-care, Earth care and people care
Chronicling a Climate Journey – The Spiritual Fulcrum
29th October 2022 It is not easy to show up authentically as a spiritual person in a world that reveres logic and the mind-made above all else, but the crises we face are, at their core, caused by this spiritual disconnection. I am coming to understand that spirituality needs to play more than just a supporting role in what I […]
Chronicling a Climate Journey – Connecting with Birds
3rd September 2022 Down on the south coast of England is a little patch of heaven. A patchwork of habitats offer wonderful places for birds to rest, breed and feed. Great habitats for birds are often a positive result from human activities – former landfill sites and gravel pits as well as managed nature reserves. I heard someone describe the […]
Chronicling a Climate Journey – Litter Picking and the Swift
17th August 2022 Today was about connecting with the land and finding next steps. I got on the train to Brockenhurst with the intention of spending the day alone in the New Forest. The forecast was tricky, with heavy rain and thunderstorms predicted. An adventure! I had been sitting with a question about how to live in the world and […]
Setting Sail – Chronicling a Climate Journey
Monday 11th July 2022 – Letting Go It is a restlessly hot summer morning. It is early in the day, but already I am feeling twitchy. As far as the eye can see across the acid grassland the grass is brown. Everywhere, that is, except for the rugby and cricket pitches. Those are a jarring green. Life goes on – […]