December Journal: On Discernment, Seasons & the Quiet Knowing We’ve Forgotten
Lately, I’ve been reflecting on discernment — a word that used to sound heavier than it actually is. We use it as if it belongs only to ancient sages or scholars, but really, discernment is simply the ability to see clearly in a noisy world.
When Compassion Calls Quietly
There are moments in life that arrive without announcement. Small, quiet openings where someone else’s world brushes against yours, and for a second, everything slows. Today, I found myself standing inside one of those moments — unexpected, tender, and deeply human.
🍂 Rooted in the Dark: An October Reflection
I wanted to jump on here before sharing November’s journal post — partly to pause, partly to catch my breath, and partly because it feels right to share what’s been stirring lately.
Embracing the Slow Flower Movement: Cultivating Sustainable Beauty
Creating your own cut flower garden is a delightful way to immerse yourself in the slow flower movement. It's a rewarding endeavour that offers year-round blooms, regardless of your garden's size. Plus, growing your own flowers provides therapeutic benefits, from the joy of nurturing plants to the satisfaction of harvesting your own blooms.
Blossoming Minds: How Nature and Gardening Nurture Children’s Wellbeing
Children's Mental Health Week is a mental health awareness week that empowers, equips and gives a voice to all children and young people in the UK.