E10 Blogcast - The Return
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The podcast returns with a springtime special celebrating the resurgence of nature with special guest Sam Lee, talking about Singing with Nightingales and other unusual outdoor events.
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Let Summer In
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Wherever we are, whatever our circumstances, this is an opportunity to stand still and be where we are, with the season, the light, the buzz, the hum, the wing, the song and the sun.
Read MoreE06 Blogcast - Love Is
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Shownotes for E06 of the Balance Garden podcast… musing over what love is, like Biophilia (love of nature), about which we hear from leading sustainable architect and interior designer, Oliver Heath, after digging into some of the layers that have built on beliefs about love over the centuries
Read MoreWill lockdown open up Valentine’s Day to everyone?
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With traditional Valentine's Day dates off the cards due to lockdown, will Covid have us celebrating other kinds of love in 2021? Reminding us of love for family, friends, strangers and nature - ‘Biophilia’ means the ‘inborn affinity human beings have for other forms of life’. The concept is also captured by the Japanese word, ‘Yugen’ (幽玄)...
Read MoreFalling in Love During Lockdown - part 2
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Following on from Tiger Lily’s ‘Sanctuary in the City #2 - Falling in Love During Lockdown, comes part 2, as she finds love outside on her daily walks and takes it back inside.
Read MoreGet to know your kith
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Here in the northern hemisphere, we remain in the depths of winter, fully six weeks before the hours of daylight begin to exceed the hours of darkness once again. But if we pay close attention, we may detect the first signs of spring…
Read MoreAutumn Equinox: Fruiting and Fading
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Mark Sparrow, on the autumn equinox: a moment of exquisite planetary balance
Read MoreWelcoming May with the Birds
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Mark Sparrow, on welcoming the May by connecting to and immersing yourself in the dawn chorus.
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Celebrate the Light
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Mark Sparrow, on the winter solstice as a way to connect to nature and reflect inwards.
Read MoreAutumn Equinox Reflections
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Mark Sparrow, on the Autumn Equinox and finding meaningful ways to connect with the change that it brings.
Read MoreLove Your Summer Skin
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Which three essential oils would Balance Garden columnist, Blanka, take with her to a deserted island? Find out which ones make the cut and how they can support your summer skincare routine.
Guided Woodland Sounds Meditation
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Meditate on the sounds of nature. This short and gentle practice will clear the mind, reset the energy and plant seeds for a wonderful day.
Read MoreBeltane and Birdsong
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Mark Sparrow, on Beltane and Birdsong as ways to connect to nature and reflect inwards
Read MoreEveryday Epiphanies: ‘Let My People Go Surfing’ by Yvon Chouinard
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Need insight and inspiration? Lauren’s found it, in quite unusual places, and is here to share! This month, from Let My People Go Surfing by Patagonia’s Yvon Chouinard we reflect on the wilderness inside us all, why personal profit shouldn’t be priority and how everything we love is connected.
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