I wasn’t expecting to wade into the forum of gender identity this morning when I sat in meditation and deep Earth listening. What came, though, was that beautiful deep feminine presence – the quiet, hopeful, persistent voice – intensely powerful and enduring, but not forceful. How is it that the waves of the Ocean rise and crash against the shore […]
We are increasingly becoming aware of the harms of our perceived disconnection from the natural world and of increasing polarization amongst our fellow Humans. Whilst we work hard to counter the effects of climate change, loss of wildlife, war and social injustice, surely we cannot fix these problems using the same mindset that created them. As a foundation, we need […]
I was recently invited by a fellow Climate Reality Leader to speak on a podcast episode for Dare Greatly Coaching. We covered nature connection, the Climate Reality Leadership training, Nature-Connected Neighbourhoods and Climate Justice fundraising. It was great fun chatting with Gerdi.
The past few weeks and months may have felt like a rather frantic swimming in a soup of social media, news and documentaries and all sorts of busyness to try to make sure that important messages about the need for urgent climate action are heard. There has been a dizzying array of events and announcements to try to keep abreast […]
This year, I have been connecting with people all around the world – we have been coming together with a common interest in helping people and planet. It has made me realise the importance of having these interactions, as well as other types of connection. I have made a short introduction video here. Connection with the Earth For the first […]
There’s a lot of focus on eco-anxiety specifically in young people and the toll it is having on them. It should be a wake-up call to fix the source of the problem, but it runs into a number of false narratives:1. It affects only young people2. It only affects them because they do not have the skills to deal with […]
Introduction to Nature Connection What is Online Nature Connection? Nature connection online combines elements of forest bathing and mindfulness with virtual connection. It allows us to connect with nature and with other people even when we are unable to venture far from home. Surely online nature connection is nothing like as good as in person? Scientific research has shown benefits […]
I recently wrote about anxiety and how it can be your superpower. This is especially clear when it comes to eco-anxiety. I have found it really easy to feel paralysed by a whole swathe of difficult feelings, from anxiety to grief, guilt to anger. At times I have felt despair. I have also experienced a sense of frantic urgency and […]
For as long as I can remember, anxiety has been a feature of my life. It has been an almost constant companion on my journey and not always a welcome one. In fact, I spent many years wrestling with it, feeling ashamed of it and weakened by it. Here’s what I have learned. Fighting anxiety makes the problem worse When […]
Connecting with how you feel in nature is a powerful part of nature connection. It is very simple, but possibly not easy if you are not used to getting in touch with your emotions. However, I believe it offers a safe space to build the capacity to do this – we are not talking about getting in touch with difficult […]