Last week, I found myself noticing how easy it is to be in nature… without really being with it. Even when I step out with the intention to notice, I sometimes get swept up in busy thoughts or fall into a purposeful stomp.
So today’s invitation is simple: slow down. Let your senses lead. Let the Earth hold your attention.
In this short video, I guide a gentle practice of noticing, through sight, sound, and movement. You’re invited to pause, scan the horizon, feel your feet meeting the ground, and let your body soften into presence. There’s no rush. Just a moment to tune in to the living world around you, and within you.
Whether it’s a minute or get lost in the world for longer, I’d love to hear how you get on.
And as always
While I am a therapist, this is not therapy, though you may perhaps find some of the nature connection prompts I share therapeutic; I certainly did. I am not the expert here; you and your body are always the experts on you. I am also a human first, trying to figure out how to live well in this world and unsure of much of this journey just as you are.
My prompts and writing are designed to encourage curiosity, but it is always possible big feelings may come up. I have done a lot of crying in the woods too. Be your own guide on what feels okay and what doesn’t, and if something starts to feel too overwhelming, it’s okay to step away.
It can be really grounding to engage with nature, but it may also bring you back to your body and closer to big feelings which we may have been keeping at bay. This can be helpful, but may also need managing with care. You may wish to seek professional support for deeper developmental work, especially if you have a history of trauma or are carrying deep emotional wounds.
Take care of yourself and go gently. If something doesn’t feel right, stop and rest or do something you find soothing, rather than pushing through. Remember, we are all unique beings with different experiences, so there is no right way. Nature does not need you to go any faster than feels right in your body.
