I’m Gwennie Fraser, and I live in a remote cottage in the heart of Northumberland National Park. The house is set against deciduous woodland and looks out to a windswept fell from where there are views to the Scottish border hills. As well as writing, I love gardening, beekeeping and spending time in wild places.

For as long as I can remember, I have been filling notebooks with field notes from locations around the UK, as well as reflections on my personal meditation practice and experience as a mindfulness teacher. Time in nature, observing the details around me, has been part of my writing and reflective practice for many years.

I have decided to start assembling some of this writing in a blog, a reflective journey through the seasons of the year. I am interested in exploring the connection between mind and nature, how awareness of the natural world is so essential for shaping our sense of place, belonging, and well-being, our sensitivity, our hope and joy, and our caring response for all life at this critical time.

I am delighted to share this calendar of being with you, and I hope you will enjoy joining me on this journey.