“like sunflower we can lean in to the hardships, soak up the light and look to the future, anticipating the next sunrise, for every sunrise is a magical reminder we made it”

Nurtured By Nature

Returning to the Roots That Keep Us Whole..

Growing up, we were always taught to appreciate the beauty of nature. and we were lucky. lucky to have parents who loved animals, the countryside and wild spaces that offered endless landscapes to explore. our favorite place was always Ashridge. we spent so many evenings there, having dinner in our camper van, relaxing together, no matter the weather.

We wandered through the woodlands picking blackberries, or walked our Yorkshire Terrier Katie, under the canopy of trees while birds chattered overhead, there songs reminding us, even as children, that life has joy woven in to it, if we take the time to look. we watched for deer as the light faded and found fallen trees to sit on, soaking up the colors of the leaves. And every trip ended the same way: returning to our favourite spot under our special tree with a warm cup of hot chocolate. Those moments brought a peace to my soul that i didn't fully understand then, but i do now.

As an adult i realise how easily life's demands disconnect us from what once come naturally. The pull towards nature gets stifled by responsibilities, schedules, and pressure of society and also our own making. Yet the truth is simple: we cannot afford to live without the treasures nature gives us. We often say " There isn't enough time," but there is - if we choose to make it. Healing happiness and grounding aren't luxuries; they are necessities. Nature is not an escape from life, it is what reconnects us to it.

Workplaces should honor that truth too - with gardens to sit in, plants indoors, and spaces that feel alive and welcoming. After all, we spend so much of our lives there; shouldn't those hours nurture us rather than drain us?

To be in nature is to nurture our souls. Our very existence depends on the tiniest creatures - little bees going about their purpose, unaware that they carry the world on there wings. They drop seeds of life and hope wherever they go, simply by being.

and yet, we humans pressure ourselves endlessly to be "purposeful." we're taught that life must be filled with achievement to be meaningful. But what is purpose, really?

when we were children, we understood something many adults forget:it is enough just to be.

To exist with joy - whether we have a little or plenty.

To feel enough without conditions.

To live a life that dose not need to justify itself to anyone.

For so long, i believed i needed to achieve something "great" to make a difference. But nature shows us, again and again, that presence itself can have power. Every sunrise is a reminder that we have another chance to shine, to show kindness, to help someone, to be part of something meaningful simply by showing up. Time is precious, yes but time in nature is never wasted. Peace is its own treasure, and it heals us in ways we can't always articulate.

Try waking up and, instead of reaching for your phone or turning on the TV, step outside - or at least open a window. feel the ground under your feet, or the breeze on your face. Id say feel the sunlight and warmth on you're skin, but here in the UK that might be optimistic. Still, even the cool air carries a kind of magic. It reconnects you to the vastness of the world and everything it offers. it sets the tone for a day filled with gratitude.

Ill be honest: i haven't fully committed to this routine myself yet. But each time i try, i get a little closer. I'm not perfect - and you don't need to be either. Just remember this:

You are worth the effort

You are worth the consistency.

You are worth peace, joy and time for yourself.

Putting yourself first isn't selfish.

Its healing.

Its necessary.

And it's the beginning of coming home - to nature and to yourself