Forest Bathing in Hampshire

14/09/2026

It only seemed fair that seen as I and everyone in the garden seemed to be enjoying a little snack this afternoon, that Slug should too 💚

12/09/2026

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What should you do if you find an old, tired bumblebee? 🐝💤

📅 We’re nearing the end of the bumblebee active period – this male Red-tailed bumblebee is looking a bit tired and worn.

⚰️ The torn wings, faded colours and missing hair are all signs that this old timer is approaching the end of his natural lifespan.

Here’s how you can help:
🚫 If an old, tired bumblebee is resting in a place where they won’t get squashed, just leave them bee. Let nature gently take its course. There’s no need to take any action.
🌻 If they are resting somewhere they might get squashed, you can offer something, like a piece of kitchen paper, for the bumblebee to climb onto. Carefully carry it to a flower and let it crawl off to enjoy the last few sips of nectar peacefully.

Have you spotted any tired bumblebees recently?

09/09/2026

…..so today’s knockout adventure was brought to me by the inspirational Tors at Damson Hill Cottage | Pilates | Glamping | Sauna | Hampshire ……have you ever found something or somewhere, that before you even set foot in it feels right? Well damson hill is one of those places. I believe it fulfils a need that most, if not all of us have within us (even if we don’t recognise it yet) it holds space in such a deeply nurturing, supportive & gentle way….it demands nothing from us….there are few things in society right now that can use that as their tag line!!

This place is so incredibly special, from the moment you’re getting close to it on tiny single track lanes its magic is palpable. When you pull in there are beautiful chalkboard signs. There’s a homely cozy kitchen and big dining room table that welcomes you with open arms like you’re a long lost relative. There’s an abundance of gorgeous sit spots dotted all around the spacious outdoor area, that itself feels held by the energy of the stunning beech trees that ground the land with their feminine energy and a vibe of matriarchal wisdom & protection, everyone there was so warm and welcoming. This place in my opinion holds the antidote to modern ‘living’ in that it gives us back what we’re missing…..OURSELVES! For me it epitomises what I believe in, it holds space (if we allow it) for us to come back to ourselves, to rediscover who we were before the world told us who to be! I am so passionate about this subject I could write for hours on it (and I do 🤣) so for now I’ll just say this…if this post found you, if any of this resonates within you, if you’re reading it and are curious, if you look at the pictures and a voice inside is even whispering ‘yesssss’, then see it as a bread crumb, and follow it to

27/08/2026

There is something so special, primal and ancestral, about walking barefoot on the earth under the light of a full moon….a full super moon with a partial eclipse at 333am in this case!

Where ever you may be on this big beautiful planet, remember, we’re all under the same moon, wishing on the same stars…and we have far more in common than we do differences
✌🏼🤟🏼🌕💫🤗🐝

12/08/2026

23/07/2026

…..sometimes it’s just good to have that reminder 🐝🤍🤗

06/07/2026

Loving being a little bit invisible today!!
Just a local walk, but firstly this deer 🦌 about 6 meters from me casually raised its head and stood looking at me long enough so I could reach into my pocket and grab my phone!

I then went through the kissing gate and 4 meters into the field before feeling completely compelled to sit with my back against this gorgeous oak while I write…I was sat here with appreciation pouring on to my page (or notes on my phone today) when movement along the tree line coming towards me caught my eye….luckily the phone was already in my hand so I switched to camera and took the second video…no zoom, just me and nature!!! 🦌 🦊 🌳

…..I read the other day, “you don’t have to worry if people don’t like you, it’s if dogs don’t!” I think that applies to nature in general, I always feel humbled and honoured when things like that happen….i sometimes say to my son, “even my spleen smiles!”
So wherever you may be in this big BEAUTIFUL world, I hope your spleen is smiling too 🤗 ….im not spleenist, so if you don’t have one other organs smiling is just as good 😌 ….i might over think things!! 😂😂

06/07/2026

Just a local walk, but firstly this deer 🦌 about 6 meters from me casually raised its head and stood looking at me long enough so I could reach into my pocket and grab the video!

I then went through the kissing gate and 4 meters into the field before feeling completely compelled to sit with my back against this gorgeous oak while I write…I was sat here with appreciation pouring on to my page (or notes on my phone today) when movement along the tree line coming towards me caught my eye….luckily the phone was already in my hand so I switched to camera and took the second video…no zoom, just me and nature!!! 🦌 🦊 🌳

…..I read the other day, “you don’t have to worry if people don’t like you, it if dogs don’t!” I think that applies to nature in general, I always feel humbled and honoured when things like that happen….i sometimes say to my son, “even my spleen smiles!”
So wherever you may be in this big BEAUTIFUL world, I hope your spleen is smiling too 🤗 ….im not spleenist, so if you don’t have one other organs smiling is just as good 😌 ….i might over think things!! 😂😂