I do like this time of year in the UK.   Longer days, warmer temperatures, new life emerging.   I recently had three reminders that sparked joy that I’d like to share.   The first was a recent trip to an Art gallery. The energy ‘of and within’ the gallery was lovely. It was helpful that it was quiet, as I also went a few days later to a different / popular museum that was heaving with people and though still a good experience, the art gallery felt profoundly different. Such c

“Beautiful”  was the word that I exclaimed the other day when I went for a walk early one morning.   The sun was just coming up and the colours were fantastic and even though I was just by myself, I said out loud ‘Beautiful’.   The other thing I noticed was a smile on my face and though I was not in a bad mood, it lifted me higher still.   I enjoyed the walk and later that day and the following day I remember some stressors and I managed to neutralise them when I went back to

Most people know by now that I do enjoy my walks. Usually early in the morning (to see the sun rise) or evening (to watch it set). Typically this time offers space for me to think, look around and be curious with thoughts that pop into my head.   Last week on an early dawn wander I experienced what I have called, ‘ Natures art gallery’  and I will explain.   The first thing was something I felt, actually two things. The first was the temperature had dipped so was a bit more b

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