Rekindling your relationship with nature begins within your own body.

In a time when climate anxiety and ecological grief touch so many hearts, it can feel

overwhelming to know where to begin. Yet the truth is, the most powerful place to start is right where you are — in your own backyard, balcony, or local green space – indeed, you are an ecosystem within yourself!

"The shift we long for doesn't begin in grand gestures - it begins in the quiet moments of reconnection."

The change we seek begins in slowing down and listening deeply. In remembering that we are not disconnected from nature — we are nature.

Nature Begins Right Where You Are

The solution and the power to drive a paradigm shift in how we relate to and care for nature and biodiversity is truly in our own hands. It’s closer to home than we might have imagined.

"We are nature remembering ourselves home."

With simple steps and small, mindful changes, we can create the momentum for meaningful, effective transformation.

When we remember that we are nature, something within us softens. We begin to see that tending even a small patch of earth is a privilege — and with that privilege comes a gentle responsibility: to care not only for ourselves and what we desire, but for the living world that sustains us.

"To steward land, waters, air, and Earth-kin, is to honour life itself."

To recognise that every action we take ripples outward — and that our impact can be positive. We have the capacity to contribute to the vitality of life, in ways that leave both us and the world richer.

Remembering Our Way Home

Nature isn’t ‘out there’ in wilderness.

Amidst the noise and chaos of modern life, it is easy to feel separate from the living world. Yet our gardens, our local green spaces, the land right beneath our feet, indeed, nature resides within us, always offering us a place to come home to — a sacred space to be held, supported, and reminded of who we truly are.

"Our gardens and wilder spaces are not separate from us - they are extensions of our own aliveness."

We are always closer to nature than we realise. We are nature — with our own unique and thriving inner ecosystem of life. By tending both our inner and outer ecosystems, we deepen our connection to life itself, and strengthen our sense of belonging within the wider web of life.

Within you, more than 40 trillion microbes coexist in a remarkable symbiotic relationship — as unique as your fingerprints. These unseen allies gift you life, resilience, and connection.

"Rekindling our relationship with nature begins within ourselves - with our inner human-nature."

When we tend to this living partnership within us, we naturally extend that care outward — to Earth, air, waters, and every living being. Inner balance and outer harmony are reflections of the same sacred relationship.

"Reconnecting with nature begins within our own bodies, in our breath, and in landscapes closest to us. By tending these relationships with reverence, curiosity, and care - we remember our way home to our own human-nature."

A Living, Breathing Landscape

Our home landscapes are alive. They are home to wildlife in all its forms — not just the large and visible, but the tiny and often unseen.

Every plant, patch of grass, pocket of soil, and crevice shelters the small worlds of insects, microbes, and organisms that weave the threads of life together.

A little practice for reconnecting: Sit in silent stillness in your yard, garden, or a nearby green space for about 20 minutes.

• Notice what’s around you — the textures, the movements, the subtle conversations happening in silence.

• Return at night. How does the energy shift when the sun goes down? Who visits when the world grows quiet?

All beings — large and small — play a vital role in the intricate web of life. No life is more valuable than another.

Reframing Our Relationships with Earth-kin

Many of our fears and resistances toward certain living beings — bugs, spiders, or even the wildness of growth itself — arise from cultural conditioning and language.

When we reframe our words and soften our perceptions, we nurture empathy, compassion, and a sense of kinship with the more-than-human world.

"Reframing our language and narratives opens the door to empathy, compassion, and connection."

Begin where you are, with what you have. You don’t need to run out and redesign your garden or buy new plants. Start by learning who is already here. Ask yourself:

- How can I support the vitality of the plants in their natural cycles?

- How can I encourage diversity — of insects, birds, and native flora — in gentle, supportive ways?

- Are the foods I choose nourishing my microbiome?

- How can I support my inner ecosystem so that we can flourish together as a thriving ecosystem?

"By tending both our inner human-nature and outer ecosystems around us, we cultivate environmental stewardship at its most intimate and accessible level."

A Conversation with Earth

When we approach our outdoor spaces with presence and curiosity, we begin to cohabitate within nature, not just near it.

Through stillness and deep listening, we enter a living conversation with Earth — observing how nature maintains its own balance, and learning how to support rather than control.

"Through deep listening, we discover how Earth wants to heal itself, and how we can support this natural process."

Embrace a sense of childlike curiosity. Let the ordinary become extraordinary. Find awe in what is common — the shimmer of wings, the hum beneath leaves, the rhythm of growth and decay.

A little practice for reconnecting: Sit in silent stillness in your yard or local green/blue space. Find an insect, a bird, or a breeze, and simply observe. Let go of human judgment and labels. Allow everything to be just as it is. In this presence, we rediscover the wonder of being part of something vast, intelligent, and whole.

Come Walk With Me

Whether you are new to forest bathing/therapy or ancestral craft, or have gathered with us before, you are warmly welcome to share our nature wellbeing retreats, ancestral craft offerings and forest bathing experiences.

These heart-led gatherings offer silent, sacred space to slow down, unwind stress & tension, and simply be - mindfully present with yourself, each other, and Earth.

Follow us on Instagram or explore our nature-led experiences.

I’ll meet you beneath the trees.

With love and gratitude,

Sue

Renew & Nourish

Try This Simple, Grounding Practice: 3-Minute Garden Mindfulness

1. Find your spot – Choose a small patch of your garden, a balcony plant, or a local green space. Sit or stand comfortably.

2. Breathe & Ground – Take 3 slow, deep breaths. Feel your connection to the soil beneath you and the air around you.

3. Observe Without Judgement – Notice what is alive in your space. Look at leaves, soil, insects, or the movement of light. No need to label or analyse — simply observe.

4. Tune Into Life – Imagine the micro-ecosystems all around you — the unseen microbes, insects, and soil life. Feel your inner ecosystem aligning with the life around you.

5. Close With Gratitude – Take a final breath and silently thank the life that surrounds you, and your own inner life, for this moment of connection.

Tip: Return to this practice daily or weekly. Over time, even a few mindful minutes can deepen your sense of belonging and care for the living world around you.

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