Enter into the experience and meaning of the spring equinox through this short, meditative video.
Marking the point where day and night are of equal length (20 March), the spring equinox is one of the eight Celtic festivals in the year. It signifies the Earth awakening.
Enter into the experience and meaning of the winter solstice through this short, meditative video. The winter solstice is celebrated by many people all around the world and is one of the eight Celtic festivals in the year. It happens on or around 21 December when the night is longest, and the day is shortest. It signifies many things including the coming of the light.
The evergreens featured were filmed by Piers Warren in the churchyard in Reepham and the Bircham Centre garden.
Take a mindful few moments out of your day to relax in nature and enjoy the golden colours of autumn at Whitwell Common, a small nature reserve near Reepham, designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Filmed in November 2021 by Piers Warren.
“And the sun took a step back, the leaves lulled themselves to sleep and autumn was awakened.” – Raquel Franco
“I hope I can be the autumn leaf, who looked at the sky and lived. And when it was time to leave, gracefully it knew life was a gift.” – Dodinsky
“Just before the death of flowers, and before they are buried in snow, there comes a festival season when nature is aglow.” – Unknown
“Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.” – George Eliot
“Autumn leaves shower like gold, like rainbows, as the winds of change begin to blow.” – Dan Millman
Recent scientific studies have shown that digital nature, such as watching these mindful moments, is good for our mental health – especially if we can’t get out into real nature!