Conversations with Nature
Meditations and Illustrations to Reconnect with Nature
Peter Owen–jones author Jerry Shearing illustrator Imogen Lycett Green editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Clairview Books
Published:17th Oct '22
Should be back in stock very soon
This book offers meditative reflections that reconnect readers with nature, highlighting the importance of listening to the world around us in Conversations with Nature.
In Conversations with Nature, readers are invited to embark on a profound journey of connection with the natural world. The author, Peter Owen Jones, shares a series of meditative reflections that draw upon the wisdom of nature's voices. Each piece is a reminder of our intrinsic bond with the environment, encouraging a deeper understanding of our place within the tapestry of life. The prologue sets the tone, highlighting the lost dialogue between humanity and nature, where once we were attuned to the whispers of mountains, rivers, and the very silence that surrounds us.
Accompanied by Jerry Shearing's striking illustrations, these eighteen meditations serve as a visual and emotional complement to the text. Each illustration enhances the reader's experience, inviting contemplation and fostering a sense of peace. Through this collection, Owen Jones emphasizes the importance of listening—not just to the sounds of nature, but to the silence that can often speak volumes. The meditations are designed to be savored slowly, with just a few sentences each day providing nourishment for the soul.
Ultimately, Conversations with Nature is more than a book; it is a gentle guide to reconnecting with the world around us. By engaging with these reflections, readers can rediscover the beauty of the natural world and rekindle their relationship with it, finding solace and inspiration in the process.
'I will carry this little book in my pocket... I will read the words on London buses and in Dartmoor woods. These across-species conversations are more than reverie, they are participation.' - Martin Shaw, author of Smoke Hole and Courting the Wild Twin
ISBN: 9781912992416
Dimensions: unknown
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92 pages