What if the path forward isn’t about invention, but remembering what we’ve always known? This reflective post explores mental health, societal pressures, and the simple, profound practices of slowing down, reconnecting with nature, and restoring meaningful connection.

Women’s Circles in North Somerset. Women’s circles are ancient yet deeply relevant today. They offer a space to slow down, share honestly, and remember your wholeness in the company of other women. In this article, I explore what they are, why they matter (especially in our fast, disconnected world), and the quiet transformations they spark.

In a world dominated by screens and constant connectivity, nature remains the original Wi-Fi. By slowing down, observing, and immersing yourself in the natural world, you can recharge, relieve stress, and reconnect with the steady, sustaining rhythms of life. This blog explores simple ways to unplug, notice more, and remember what truly nourishes your mind, body, and soul

Discover five gentle mindfulness practices that help shift overwhelm into calm. Learn mindful breathing, noticing, body scanning, movement, and gratitude techniques to ground your mind and restore balance.

Loneliness has become one of the most pressing health challenges of our time, affecting millions worldwide. At the same time, our relationship with nature has shifted — fewer hours spent outdoors, more urban living, and a reliance on screens over green spaces. Could these two trends be connected? Emerging research suggests they are. Studies show that people with stronger connections to nature report lower loneliness, better wellbeing, and stronger community ties. Green spaces are more than places to walk the dog or take a jog — they restore our minds, foster social connection, and remind us we belong to something greater. In this article, we explore the science behind nature and loneliness, uncover the psychological and biological pathways that link them, and share practical ways to reconnect with the natural world in daily life.

Mindful Photography isn’t about perfect pictures, it’s about presence. Discover how slowing down with a camera can deepen your nature connection, boost mindfulness, and spark joy in everyday life.

We often think of nature as a place to escape the noise of everyday life, but what if it’s also a mirror — reflecting back the parts of ourselves we most need to see? The “nature mirror effect” is more than poetic language. Research shows that time outdoors can quiet self-criticism, spark new perspectives, and help us access deeper levels of clarity. Whether it’s the stillness of a forest, the rhythm of ocean waves, or the changing light over a hillside, nature has a way of holding up a gentle, truthful reflection — one that can guide our personal growth in ways a screen never could.

Last Sunday, I walked into my local woods, a place I visit daily, a sanctuary that’s become part of my healing. But something was different. A clearing where there once was tree cover. Jagged stumps. Limbs discarded like debris. And just like that, I was face to face with eco grief, a quiet but profound heartbreak for what’s been harmed.

This blog shares my personal story of witnessing environmental loss up close, explores the wider emotional terrain of eco grief, and introduces a compassionate visual framework I created: The Circle of Eco Emotions. If you’ve ever felt heartbroken by harm to nature, this piece is for you.