It’s inescapable – many more people have been heading for greenspaces during the recent coronavirus crisis. It is reminiscent of the beaches at the first sign of a sunny day in Britain. It got to the point where authorities were having to step in and impose restrictions, because the crowds were making social distancing very difficult. Quite why this surge […]
Week 4 This week we will: Put together what we have learned in the first 3 weeks Keep nurturing our seeds (physical and metaphorical) Look ahead at how to continue nature connection Connect to the natural world through gratitude Review of Week 3 Last week we brought together more of our senses to detect the weather. One thing that may […]
Week 3 This week we will: Continue our mindfulness practice by connecting with the senses Keep nurturing our seeds (physical and metaphorical) Rediscover our hidden talents for exploring the world around us Experience the natural world using creativity Review of Week 2 Last week we started to get in touch with our senses. This is a really strong and accessible […]
Week 2 This week we will: Continue our mindfulness practice by connecting with the senses Keep nurturing our seeds (physical and metaphorical) Rediscover our hidden talents for exploring the world around us Review of Week 1 Last week we introduced a breathing practice as way to start to connect with the idea that we are Nature. We are not separate […]
If you have not already done so, start by reading the introduction to the course here. This week we will: Take the first few steps in mindfulness Sow the seeds (physical and metaphorical) that we will try to grow over the next 4 weeks Optionally start a journal and daily nature connection practice Why Practice Nature Connection There are a […]
As I write this blog, a vast number of us around the world are having to stay within our homes as much as possible due to the Covid-19 virus. This challenging situation has highlighted how much we need nature and green spaces and how much we need to connect with other people. To try to help ease some of the […]
These are strange times we are living in at the moment. Sudden confinement and social isolation may be very real issues for a number of people over the coming weeks. Many of us, who are used to travelling to our place of work, may now be faced with spending weeks at home, with little or no time outside our […]