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Deer Stalking, Den Building & De-schooling.
Guided through the English countryside landscape of fields by my cousin, we took a long walk to the woods. Sauntering down the woodland trail we finally saw a creature we had been looking out for, for the last few weeks – a deer! Quietly we followed and tracked its...
The Green Prescription – Exploring the Health Benefits of Forest Bathing
Anxiety, stress and depression are reaching epidemic proportions in the modern world alongside soaring rates of chronic physical sickness. Simultaneously, the lifestyle of the modern human is increasingly sedentary and urbanized with the majority of the time being...
Do You Talk to Nature? Does Nature Talk Back?
Being outside in nature is a pathway to go within yourself. Your awareness of the natural world is an open-eyed meditation where you can often tap into a source of more clarity and guidance.
I AM Enough
Dear one, let me ask you a question... Do you ever feel like you are not good enough? I ask you this question because whilst not many of us talk about it, I’ve come to realize that most people are feeling it in some way in their lives. Even though this disease...
Earthing for Natural Wellness
What if there was a really simple and free way to boost your energy, strengthen your body and relax your mind? Well there is. And you can do it simply by taking off your shoes and going outside. Get Barefoot and start Earthing. Connecting your bare feet to the Earth...
The ‘I AM Nature’ Global Collective Video!
I’m super excited to share with you a short video of the nature affirmations in action! It's a feel-good video that you can join in with by saying the affirmations as the cards appear. It already has over 1500 views on Facebook (and growing by the minute) And it only...
Remembering our Roots
When my ancestors were brought to the Caribbean their enslavers had a clear strategy to keep them under control - make them forget who they were. So they divided families and made sure their languages were forgotten. Dances, clothing, cultural practices, any...
Mother Nature makes me a better mother
I have a love affair with the natural world. I grew up in a small town in rural England. I was a child of the 1970’s & 80’s when we could walk to school by ourselves and play out freely until dark. I roamed rolling mud hills and large parks that have now mostly...
The Real Reason We Need Nature Connection…
To help people understand the importance of connecting with nature I often cite the numerous scientific studies that show how interaction with nature improves various aspects of our health. Here are a few of them (all the links lead you to scientific papers): Healing...
What Seeds will you Plant for 2016?
Yay! It’s New Year’s Eve and tonight my little family of four will have a special sharing circle to map out our visions together for 2016. It’s the first time we have been together like this for over 3 years so it is a special time of new beginnings. Tomorrow we will...
Climate Change as a Gateway to Conscious Evolution.
On Saturday I participated in the small climate change gathering in Dominica as part of the global marches to mobilize the world leaders before the big gathering in Paris this week. I love all the action, the people power around the world rising up to reclaim...
The Rejuvenating Power of Nature for Parents & Children!
It was only 11am and I was ready to drop! It had been a very busy week and I felt like I’d been moving non-stop. (I know you hear me Mama!) I usually have the energy to keep up with the pace but on this morning I just wanted to lay on the couch and doze for a few...
Why we are watching the moon
So the Internet is abuzz with details of the Super Moon lunar eclipse. (27th September 2015) Up in the Caribbean rainforest, we were witness to a glorious sight of the moon rising above the mountains with a rainbow-like aura. The sky and our garden were illuminated...
Creating a Nature Mindfulness Practice (VIDEO)
Do you have a mindfulness practice? A mindfulness practice is a way to connect yourself to the present moment, feel calmer and enjoy more out of life. It sounds great right? But how many of us get so caught up in the day to day ‘doings’ that we have little time to be...
10 of the best scientific studies that prove the benefits of connecting with nature
Stressed? You need nature. Depressed? You need Nature. Unwell? You need nature. Overworked? You need Nature. Got kids? You definitely need Nature (so do they) Happy? You’ll enjoy nature even more. Human? You NEED Nature. So the results are in. Studies popping up all...
The Healing Power of Instagram…Really?
"Wait a minute. Is that a typo? I thought this blog was about nature not social-bloomin-media. What's going on Terri?" "Hi Love, thanks for dropping by for this post. Let me explain what I mean by that title..." ****** I love reading all the latest research that shows...
Sharing my Magical Nature Place
Do you have a favourite place in nature? A place that no matter how many times you go there it always feels fresh and rejuvenating? A nature place that nourishes you and makes you feel glad to be alive? I really hope you do. Today I want to share one of my favourite...
Connecting with the Cosmos
It was about 9pm on the night of the Summer Solstice when I stepped outside. A sea of light dots shimmered in a dark night sky. A waxing crescent moon turned red on the horizon. I gazed out not only into space but into time... ….watching these stars was a journey in...
Lack of Nature Connection Makes You Like a Pirate!
Quick! Think of everything you know about Pirates…. They had knives and cutlasses. They robbed ships. They were outlaws and bandits. They flew the Jolly Roger flag. They had peg legs. They walked the plank….. anything else? They had scurvy. Bad. Scurvy caused their...
Are You Listening to the Birds?
Need an instant mood lifter? Want to feel more positive? Listen to the birds. Taking a few minutes to listen to the sounds of the birds, connects you to the present moment and the web of life. Bird song helps us to feel relaxed yet alert and we can become filled with...
When was the last time you danced in the rain?
When was the last time you danced in the rain? Most of us have a tumultuous relationship with the rain. Too much and it gets dreary and dangerous. Too little and worries of drought appear and we long for it to return. Living surrounded by rainforest, we are used to a...
Your Breath Has This Important Message for You…
Are you breathing? Breathing deeply? Consciously? With awareness? With gratitude? Breathing is our most intimate relationship with nature. After 9 months in the womb, our bodies complete the birthing process when we take our first gulp of air. This is a sign...
How I get High from Weeds Every Day! (Video)
I love life. I love it even more when I am happy, healthy and high! So I'm sharing my techniques for getting high every day. You may want to try them too. But don't worry I'm not sharing anything illegal here. This is a holistic way to rejuvenate mind, body and spirit...
The Way to Make Earth Day More Effective
So it’s Earth Day. April 22nd 2015. Of course as a nature-connected, Earth-loving person I want to celebrate our amazing planet and contribute to its wellness. But this year I’m feeling a little uneasy. Why? Because since the first Earth Day on April 22nd 1970, the...
Plant Magical Seeds in the Soil of your Mind
Life is a magical process. Here we are tethered to a spinning planet which is orbiting a giant star within a spiral galaxy that is one of millions of galaxies. Contemplate your existence for a minute and it’s almost too awesome to grasp! Just as the entire Universe is...
Onelove Livity is featured in this video
The Dominica Spa Health and Wellness Association (D-SHWA) recently launched this amazing video highlighting many of the unique wellness services and products available on the Nature Island. And I'm in it! Watch it here and let me know what you think in the comments...
Use this Negative to get Positive
We usually think negative = bad. But there is an exception to every rule. Getting a dose of negative ions is a really positive thing. If you are feeling sluggish, sad, stressed or in need of a natural pick-me-up, a good dose of negative ions could be just the remedy....
Birthing a Quiet Revolution
Birthing a Quiet Revolution By embracing purity, accepting unconditional love and intimately connecting with Spirit, I conceive the mission with the seeds of imaginative thought and plant it firmly – deep in the core of my being. Nourishing with herbs and ital...