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Glen Affric Insights: Reviving Ecosystems for Balance
The post discusses four key principles to connect with nature: stillness, observation, reflection, and action. After a week in Glen Affric, the author reflects on the effects of colonized green spaces and promotes rewilding as a means to restore ecological balance. Experiences in ancient forests highlight the sacredness of untouched nature and the importance of…
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Call to Action: Save Water
My first blog post about the four key principles and how to use them was about the rain, linked here. The rain is so vital for life and so it is concerning when there has been little rain in Scotland. I was in Glen Affric in the last week of April and was surprised at…
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Mother Nature Offers A Process-Model of Indigeneity
The author explores the perception of grass within colonial contexts, contrasting the English term “grass” with the Algonquin “mashkosiw,” which recognizes individual plants. The essay argues that colonial practices erase the individuality of natural beings, exemplified by sidewalk grass, which symbolizes broader orders of power and violence against nature.
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Poetic Reflection – Dominion
A poem about God’s vast dominion, reflecting on personal insignificance, and seeks liberation through surrender.
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2 Day Course: Building An Intimate Relationship with Nature
I am conducting a 2 day course at Rosslyn Country Park on 17th and 31st May 2025 as part of MWAE programme. Agenda for first day:A short introductionDemonstration/follow along of observing an aspect of nature with one sense30 minute practice sessionA short walk15~20 minute reflection sessionParticipants encouraged to keep practising over the two weeks before…
