Walking with the Seasons
The wonder of being in step with nature
Erschienen am 13. Februar 2024
128 Seiten
978-1-80065-353-5 (ISBN)
Beschreibung
Practical wisdom from poets, philosophers and scientists - alongside advice, inspiration, activities, meditations, and much more - to connect you with nature and the seasons on your daily walk.
Being outdoors is a balm to the soul, and what better way to experience the wonders of nature in all their seasonal glory than with a daily walk? This thoughtful guide explores what happens to our minds, bodies and spirits when we spend time outdoors and suggests a wide range of beneficial walking activities, meditations, reflections, advice and inspiration to help you connect with nature and get the most out of each season. Whether basking in summer sunshine or crunching golden leaves underfoot, finding joy in springtime blossom or taking solace in winter's hush, you can enjoy the benefits of a positive mindset, happier social interactions, resilience - and much more! - that the beauty and power of walking in nature can bring.
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Inhalt
- Intro
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: A Spring Walk .
- How Happiness Leads to Joy
- Dogs Are Our Best Teachers
- Paths to Healing
- Light's Constant Change
- Smell: A Sense of Interconnection
- In Praise of Cardigans and Sensible Shoes
- Forest Bathing
- Magic Numbers in Minutes and Miles
- Chapter 2: A Summer Walk .
- The Wandering Mind
- Nightwalking with Fireflies, Moonflowers, and Bats
- Attuning to the Sounds of Nature
- Pond Skippers and Puddle Jumpers
- The Delights of Rain and Earthing
- The Wonders of Creative Walking
- Footprints on the Landscape
- Pilgrimages and Circumambulation
- Chapter 3: An Autumn Walk .
- The Pleasures of Companionship and Solitude
- The Names of Things
- Healing the Wound No One Can See
- Stones, Feathers, Trash, and Sticks
- Uitwaaien: Loving the Wind
- Mushrooms and Fungi
- Labyrinths
- Memory: Attention and Return
- Chapter 4: A Winter Walk .
- The Menace and the Marvels of Ice
- Being Cold: Finding Your Edge
- Kinhin: Meditation in Motion
- Clear Skies, Moon Phases, and Starlight
- The Power of Pausing
- Breath Made Visible
- This Hush of Nature
- "We're all just walking each other home"
- Bibliography
- Index
- Acknowledgments
- Picture Credits
