As I watched the light touch the trees, seeing the buds ready to burst and the tireless activity of the blue tits, I realised that my book is not just a document of a time and a place. It is an exploration of the soul’s relationship to its environment. The alienation we feel on the East Marsh is a microcosmic version of global pain, the disconnection from the natural world world that should be our greatest source of healing.
Author Archives: Josie Moon
Mid Point: Migraine and Mixed Feelings
Yesterday the sun burst through and the sky cleared to that icy blue of early spring. It was as if the sun wanted to remind us and reassure us that it is still there, doing its best.
Notes from the Quiet
You cannot separate the health of a citizen from the health of their habitat
The Deep Midwinter: Light and Radical Love
We must now give ourselves permission to enter the Deep Midwinter. To sit in the quiet with our beloveds and allow ourselves to rest, recover and reflect on the great achievements of the year.
Embracing the She-Bear: Listening to My Seasonal Self
It’s hard to swap long, balmy evenings for woolly socks and an urge to be in bed by 9 pm! But as the clocks change and winter approaches, I’m finding comfort and strength in my inner She-Bear.
Autumn and the Swirl
Our corner is a good corner with people we know and care about. It makes all the difference.
Rain, Roses, and a Riven Nation
The flag of St George, so well beloved across many countries and cultures, should be the flag of everyone. While there have been well-intentioned attempts to reclaim it, that horse has bolted at least for now.
The True Saint George: Why He Deserves a Better Flag
The flag of St. George is a symbol of compassion, protection, and a global spirit. It belongs to all of us who are willing to fight for what is right, regardless of where we come from. I believe it’s time we took back the true meaning of the St. George’s Cross.
A Beautiful Noise: La Luna and the Power of the Small
La Luna books are beautiful because beauty and care matter. This philosophy has guided every book since, from poetry and children’s stories to local history. Each book is something to be treasured, a source of pride for everyone who contributes.
The Quiet Resilience of a Summer Garden
The mid-July rain is torrential now, drumming a relentless rhythm on the roof. Just a couple of hours ago, though, there was a brief reprieve, a window of calm that allowed me to step out into the garden. I spent that time deadheading, a quiet, repetitive task that brings a small sense of order, andContinue reading “The Quiet Resilience of a Summer Garden”
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