If you build it, they will come. It’s a line from the 1989 film starring Kevin Costner and one that I’ve heard used so many times. Back in 2013, when I worked with Simon King, it was a line he used frequently when describing Wild Meadows – the 10 acres that we were rewilding onContinue reading “Field of Dreams”
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Taste
In my role as a nature therapy guide I seek to help you open up your senses to the natural world that is around you, no matter where in the world you may be. Over a series of posts I want to explore those senses. To start with I want to look at the senseContinue reading “Taste”
Life begins …
Through my life as The Eco Monkey I’ve been blessed to meet some amazing people. Two of those are Matt and Mark of The Wellderness. If you go to one of their sessions you’ll likely hear one of their mottos – life begins at the edge of your comfort zone. Well last week I wasContinue reading “Life begins …”
Autumn
Looking out of the window it is clear to see that summer has made way for autumn. Leaves are starting to fall from the trees, the nights are drawing in and there is a cool crispness to the air. I used to think this was a sad time of year – a time when treesContinue reading “Autumn”
Inspiration
What inspires you? A friend asked me that the other day. They were feeling like they’d lost sight of their path and needed some help finding their way back to it. Hoping what inspires me may trigger something for them. So what does inspire me? The simple answer to the question is nature. I can’tContinue reading “Inspiration”
Another lap around the sun
Tomorrow (19th September) I mark the completion of another lap around the sun. It should perhaps be something to celebrate – but it always comes with mixed emotions for me. It all started years ago. The day after my birthday was my parents wedding anniversary. The day after that was my Aunt and Uncles weddingContinue reading “Another lap around the sun”
Urban Jungle
Yesterday I spent the day in London. It was the first time I’d been there since late February/early March 2020. Since then a lot has changed. I’ve changed. Whilst most of my day was spent working in an office, I did take the opportunity to walk whenever I could (I’ve always tried to do thatContinue reading “Urban Jungle”
Dreams
As a child, my favourite author was Roald Dahl. I couldn’t get enough of his books – I can remember waiting with anticipation for the next to be released in paperback. Many of them I read myself – the one exception was The BFG. That was one my Mum read to be as a bedContinue reading “Dreams”
The Arun
If you’ve ever joined me on a remotely guided nature therapy session – chances are I’ve already introduced you to the River Arun. It’s the longest river to have the entirety of it length in the county of Sussex (the fourth longest of all rivers that start in Sussex) and is one of the fastestContinue reading “The Arun”
Mortality
There are few things in life of which you can be certain. The tax man catching up with you is one. Death is another. Whilst, as a child growing up in the 80’s watching the television series Fame, I may have thought I was going to live forever, there are some things that happen inContinue reading “Mortality”
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