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Book Review Having followed the journey of Sarah Spencer’s course, workshops and training about using principles from nature, tress specifically, to navigate and thrive in our lives, I was really excited when I found out that she was also writing a book about the same topic. And I’ve not been disappointed. Think Like a Tree, the book, is a beautiful and incredibly informative tool for us all.
The 42 short chapters are brimming with examples of trees from many parts of Earth, alongside every day case studies and ideas of how the nature principles taught to us by the presence of trees, can positively impact on our lives as individuals and within our communities. Each chapter covering one principle, are divided into 6 Groups – Observation, Purpose, Surroundings, Connection, Resilience, Future. There is a lot of information for each principle, as well as some really thought provoking exercises to undertake. I really enjoyed reading about 1 principle each evening and I can recommend this approach in order to take time to absorb and reflect on the details presented. Sarah’s work with Think Like a Tree has been very much linked to her life through living as well as possible with Chronic Illness. This theme is evident throughout the book and means that Think Like a Tree could be particularly useful to others in similar situations. Sarah claims that “Nature holds the secret to your happiness, health and wellbeing - Think Like a Tree guides you to discover your own personal route to happiness, health, success and fulfilment – whatever your circumstances” – and I agree that this part ecology, part sociology, part history and part self coaching tool lends itself to being a useful and meaningful book for a diverse audience. Think Like a Tree can be bought directly from Sarah at https://www.thinklikeatree.co.uk/product/think-like-a-tree-book/  Winter Festival Cards  Winter Festival Prints My Winter Festival cards and prints are available to buy now, with 100% of the profit going to support Manorlands Hospice in Oxenhope, West Yorkshire. Its an organisation very close to my heart, as I've nursed in various roles at Manorlands for over 15 years, and it's been a wonderful place to work
💙 The Winter Festival cards are A6 in size and the prints A4 in size, on recycled card. Footprint Workers Coop in Leeds have done a fab job in transforming my creativity into beautiful ethically made cards and prints. They've been a great organisation to work with and I can very much recommend them 💙 The cards including recycled envelopes, are £2.50 each or 5 for £10 and the prints are £12.50 each or 3 for £30 which includes plastic free postage within the UK. 💙 Payment is via PayPal. Please send me an email, with your order, including how many of each design you would like and a postal address, and I will let you know PayPal details 💙 My email address is katie@ktshepherdpermaculture.com |
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