Green Heart Ecotherapy

27/09/2025

There's a podcast called 'the guilty feminist' which always starts with 'I'm a feminist, but...', trying to normalise the imperfect efforts we make towards what we value most. This comes to mind as I'm feeling similarly around my hope of bringing community, ritual and nature into all aspects of my life. Of trying to walk the walk.

I had hoped that a year of maternity leave might pivot me fully into these values - and in some ways it has - bumping into fellow parents or neighbours as I walk around the local lake, showing my son the minutia of nature's joys, and feeling my heart explode when he gets excited to be shown a new tree trunk that he can excitedly touch. But in other ways, I am not doing as much as I'd like or maybe had expected.

My marking of the equinoxes is most where I like to pour into these values. So with the same intention as that podcast, I will say... I'm a creature of the earth, but... I am taking a moment to mark the Spring Equinox almost a week late (it was on tuesday) by showcasing the blooming flowers in my little townhouse courtyard - rather than from some wild exploring. And by acknowledging the blooming in my now 7 month old son, who in turn has allowed me to boom into the role of mother.

Have you been noticing Spring in full fling? Have you been noticing what is wanting to bust forth in you, as the flowers bloom?

Comment below a photo from your spring wanderings, or what is blooming for you right now and help me mark this turning of the seasons.

06/08/2025

Firekeepers is the playground I've been able to deepen into both nature connection and belonging. If you're craving more of both, and want to share this craving with others - you're not alone. It might be just what the world needs. If you want to join them, there's still some places in their upcoming mentor immersion training! Also, follow the link below to find out more about the next Village Camp, this spring school holidays. https://www.firekeepers.com.au/event/spring-village-camp-2025/

21/03/2025

Yesterday was the autumn equinox, the point of balance between the light and dark. I've not been getting out into nature much recently with the birth of my son 6 weeks ago, life stripping back to the basics of making sure we are fed, one or two chores and lots of time nursing and connecting with this fresh little being. As he gets a little older, and I am getting more confident with this mothering business, we're starting to venture out more.

Today we made it to our local creek and I marked the equinox as I like to do, with a nature mandala. This practice connects me to deeper parts of myself and also to the turning of the seasons. Did my son wake up and want to get out of the carrier straight afterwards, just as we began to get rained on? Of course. I did my best to stay connected to the wildness of the raindrops on my face as I covered my little one and dashed home.

Last year I held a picnic on 'stories of summer' and I was happy that everyone that attended were dear friends, even though I made it a public event. The more the years roll by, one equinox or solstice after the next, I am grateful for this page that was born out of the pandemic and never quite reached real 'business ' status. I see it more these days as a way to offer these practices and connect with others who feel called to bring ritual, community and nature into their lives. When I run a workshop, it's as much for me as for those who attend.

As the year dips towards cooler weather and longer nights, I hope to reconnect with these parts of myself also. Thank you for being a kindred spirit in this. It gives me hope for the world.

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21/12/2024

Happy Summer Solstice for yesterday to all of you. I watched the sun dip below the horizon as the day came to a close and noticed the beautiful pause of breath that is the Solstice before the breath out begins again.

Thanks to Eva for holding our Summer Solstice ritual this year. I'm enjoying the fullness of being 8 months pregnant this Solstice, listening to my body to slow down. I'm so happy this could continue in my absence. It gives me a lot of joy.

I wish you all joy in your own ways as we travel into the breath out, together.

21/06/2024

We are looking forward to our day in nature, with spaciousness and self to mark the the Winter Solstice. Come and join us.

https://events.humanitix.com/winter-soltice-forest-immersion-and-art-for-wellbeing

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