Access the ancient magic

Hearn believes there’s a metaphorical power that comes into play from being outside. ‘People can unconsciously link the physically embodied experience of being in nature with those parts of their lives with which they might be struggling.’ For example, she says, perhaps you need to make a decision or feel stuck in some way, then you go for a walk… You probably won’t make the connection at the time, but making decisions about which route to take could give you more confidence when working through that situation.

One way to help you make personal connections with the rich imagery and symbolism that nature feeds us is to keep a journal, especially a ‘pillow book’ to record your dreams as soon as you wake up.