Unexpected Joy on a Grey February Day

This week I took a day for myself at my favourite spot – The Retreat at Elcot Park in Berkshire. I know I mention it often, but it really is my haven from the busyness of life. I’d booked the afternoon off for a swim, some time in the spa and a much-needed massage. The

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Nature, the Body, and Learning to Listen Again

Little Piece of Wonder has always been about paying attention, noticing the little things and the wonder in those. When I first started writing here, I wasn’t thinking in therapeutic terms. I just knew that nature steadied me. That when life felt loud, busy or overwhelming, something as simple as walking, sketching, noticing or sitting

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Lessons from the red kite

There are some birds that feel woven into the landscape rather than passing through it. The red kite is one of those. When one drifts overhead, wings slightly angled, tail gently fanned, it feels less like watching wildlife and more like witnessing a quiet piece of poetry. I remember strolling along our road in rural

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A Gentle Return

I have been quieter here over the past few years, than I intended. Little Piece of Wonder drifted into a gentle pause while I stepped fully into a season that needed my attention elsewhere. Time slowed, days softened, and much of my energy went into being present with my daughter. The small routines, the unrepeatable

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Katharina Geissler-Evans; Heiter magazine

Welcome to the fourth interview in my Wholehearted Living Series where I talk to inspiring people about living a more authentic, creative and connected life inspired by nature, the seasons and what they’re most passionate about. I’m really happy to introduce you to the wonderfully talented Katharina Geissler-Evans. Katharina (or Kiki) is the founder and

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The wonder of a wander by Alan Coxon

The multiplicity of benefits of going for a walk are now well documented. Walking is a form of exercise that is accessible to most, for free, and even a moderate amount of walking performed reasonably regularly has both immediate and long-lasting beneficial effects. However, it seems that there are dangers to be observed.  The dangers

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