When was the last time you played? It was something that was second nature to do as a child but then slowly that all changed. At some point, but you can’t quite pinpoint when, play became something you looked back on rather than something you looked forward to. Am I right? As a child weContinue reading “Play time”
Category Archives: nature therapy
Natural Health Service
Last week I went into hospital for surgery on my knee. July 2022 was the first time in my life, other than when I was born, that I’d had to go into a hospital for me. I’ve never had any serious injuries or illnesses. Until my knee went. Or to be precise – the medialContinue reading “Natural Health Service”
A new horizon
I love this time of year. The days are getting longer. The weather is getting warmer (albeit slowly). Mother Earth is starting to reawaken from her winter slumber. There are pockets of colour appearing across a patchwork of green and brown. Spring is very much here. It’s a time of year that, for me anyway,Continue reading “A new horizon”
Treasure hunting
One of the joys of forest bathing is that it allows your inner child to come out and play. That’s basically what forest bathing is – an opportunity to play. As adults we often feel as though we shouldn’t – but why do we feel that way? Who says we’re not allowed to play anymore?Continue reading “Treasure hunting”
Let it rain
How many times have you been ready to go outside when you look out of the window or step out of the door and notice it raining and your heart sinks? Suddenly you’re stopped in your tracks and reluctantly turn around, take your coat and boots off and sit down inside instead? I know it’sContinue reading “Let it rain”
Grounding
Over the past few weeks/months life seems to have gotten really hectic. Lots of freelance working coming in, lots of sessions, long days and long weeks. Whilst I know that it’s good to be busy – one thing I always make sure I have each day is time to ground. Also known as earthing, groundingContinue reading “Grounding”
The Beach
In early March I went back to one of my happy places – Playa Uvita on the pacific coast of Costa Rica. I first went there in 2018 and felt the magic of the place. I still don’t know whether it is the thunderous waves pounding to one side of me or the vibrant jungleContinue reading “The Beach”
Cause and effect
This year marks 40 years since the term shinrin yoku (forest bathing) was first coined. It came about in response to a health crisis in Japan following a major cultural shift. Having been a country that lived with the land, the late 1970’s / early 1980’s brought the beginning of the tech boom and withContinue reading “Cause and effect”
Listen
There’s a saying that goes “you have two ears and one mouth – use them in that ratio”. It’s a saying I know I should take heed of more than I know I do. There have been far too many times when I have spoken in response to something I haven’t properly heard. But IContinue reading “Listen”
Field of Dreams
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”
The Eco Monkey 