Tag: Devon
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Rolling with the Punches
The beach today Sometimes we just have to roll….like the pebbles on the beach under the greater power of the wave – there is nothing we can do about it, we are where we are, what is happening is happening and we – just have to roll. It isn’t what we like (we like nice…
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Celebrating Rainbows
The Beach Today I can appreciate the awe that must have been felt before the scientific reason behind why rainbows happen was understood: Suddenly on a dark wet day beams of light are projected upon the screen of sky: what magical trickery is this! I tried to take a photo of the whole arc, it…
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Pebble Allsorts: Magical Time Capsules
The Beach Today Looking closely at the pebbles along the ridge this morning made me hungry. They reminded me of sweets. Many of them seemed to have a layer of mint or cream through them, reminding me of Humbugs, or the black and white Liquorice Allsorts, or the sweets that are actually called ‘pebbles’….! Did…
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Blast into the week on the wings of the wind!
The Beach Today – Monday! Why creep apologetically into a new week? Let’s jump, run and launch! In Westward Ho! it is a windy day (“Blustery” as Winnie the Pooh would call it.) and the wind is a great motivator for ‘launching’ yourself into the day. On a windy day your lungs fill deeply with…
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The Autumn Equinox
The Beach Today On this day we walk from summer into autumn. The waves are more of a gentle hiss and whisper today as they gently reach up the beach: The wind is louder. Imagine standing looking out to the horizon, breathing deeply, and standing still as the waves reach all the way up to…
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Remember to breathe!
This is the first of a series of blogs intended to be a ‘packed lunch’ for a filling mental break in your busy day. It offers a snack of sky, sea and beach to keep you in touch with nature while you navigate the human world of work. Each blog will show you what the…
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