Mindfulness in Bird Watching
Meditations on Nature & Freedom
by Claire Thompson
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Pub Date Nov 05 2024 | Archive Date Nov 22 2024
Quarto Publishing Group –Leaping Hare | Leaping Hare Press
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Description
"In Mindfulness in Bird Watching, Claire Thompson elegantly weaves a narrative full of her own delightfully documented encounters with birds in amongst sage guidance on using mindfulness to help readers become deeply aware of the present moment. Following Claire's clearly described exercises has the potential to lead one from mere identification to making deeply insightful observations into the life of birds." – British Trust of Ornithology
Through personal anecdote and expert insight, Claire Thompson of BirdLife International invites us on a mindful journey through gardens, cities, open country, forests, coasts and mountains to enjoy and learn from the magnificent beauty and diversity of the avian world.
Who has never gazed enviously at a bird soaring through the sky? Or delighted in the uplifting tunes of nature’s songsters? Birds can do wonders for our hearts and minds – if we simply pay them attention. With Mindfulness in Bird Watching, Claire Thompson reveals how the practice of mindfulness enriches our bird watching experiences – and explores how birds are, in turn, the ideal inspiration for the practice of mindfulness.
Enjoy the magnificent diversity of colours, songs, flight patterns and behaviours displayed by birds while reaping the benefits of mindfulness:
- Increased concentration
- Increased creativity
- Increased vitality
- Reduced stress and anxiety
- Better overall physical and emotional well-being
- Better sleep
Bird flight is a symbol of freedom to soar through life without constraint, and mindfulness similarly enables us to invite freedom and happiness into our own lives.
Find even more ways to practice mindfulness with the Mindfulness series: Mindfulness in Sound, Mindfulness in Drawing, Mindfulness in Knitting, Mindfulness & the Journey of Bereavement, Mindfulness of Work, Art of Mindful Singing, Art of Mindful Crafting, Mindfulness and Compassion, Mindfulness for Black Dogs & Blue Days, Mindfulness for Unraveling Anxiety, Practice of Mindful Yoga, The Mindful Man, Mindfulness and the Natural World and more.
Available Editions
EDITION | Hardcover |
ISBN | 9780711298743 |
PRICE | $15.00 (USD) |
PAGES | 144 |
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Featured Reviews
"Mindfulness in Birdwatching: Meditations on Nature and Freedom" by Claire Tompson is a gentle reminder of the beauty of birds and our deep connection to the natural world. This wonderful book made me realize that I have been birdwatching unconsciously for much of my life. As Claire notes, "Birds are excellent reminders of the passing of time and daily teachers of the impermanence of life," making birdwatching a profound source of wisdom for us all.
While the book offers moments of deep reflection, Claire guides us toward mindfulness in the simplest ways—by stepping into our back gardens, strolling through local parks, or simply watching from our windowsills. It’s a fabulous read for anyone feeling lost amid the noise of social media and online distractions. I highly recommend it as a meaningful Christmas gift for a dear friend or loved one seeking solace in nature’s quiet moments.
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