A short walk on a cold day led to an encounter with a tree and a lesson learned. My thoughts on what I learn from trees.
How I use time with trees to de-stress?
Tag: Time in nature
Breathe the Free Air- invigorate your day!
I took a walk out of my front door this morning to see what I could see. After lots of rain and grey, dull clouds, the pale blue sky and golden light were a feast for the eyes, and I couldn’t resist. My routine has changed recently, and so it has been harder to get [...]
Why you should talk to the trees?
There is much evidence that spending time in woods and forests is good for our physical and mental wellbeing. Time in nature and particularly in woodlands and forest has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety levels, by encouraging time away from computer screens, artificial light and noise. Find out how to gain the benefits of time in the Forest.
An English Woodland Ball
Come dance now? As these days lengthen into warm evenings, For the Woodland has prepared her dappled halls With banners of green from her spring stores. Carpets of lilac and white she has laid Delicate, soft - a nymphs delight! Drifting on the freshening air, Wild garlic intoxicates, Gold, beam sun illuminates the regal scene [...]
Empty Land – a meditation
It has been a surprise to see how quickly the land seems empty. It feels to me as if the seasons have descended at speed from autumn to winter and I wondered what I might learn.
Seeking a Change of Direction
I arrive at a choice of direction I am uncertain the way I should go I seek out wise council. Who might be sure to know? The setting sun smiles with knowing glints. Surely it can be my guide! Do I mingle with the green woods? And in ancient oak trees hide? Perhaps lofty [...]
The Robin on the Gatepost
We met one morning, early. A frozen surprise, a brief encounter! Our gaze was across the green. He looked at me, our thoughts transparent Transfixed we stood, a brief moment! Then, with a nervous twitch of tail feathers He flew to gable end, a brief vantage point. His courage renewed, his song broke the silence. A brief serenade. [...]
