Written by Eve Goddard, Transforming Lives Trainee
8th June is Global Wellness Day. Its purpose is to ask the question, even if for just one day, “How can I live a healthier and better life?” Since it began in Turkey in 2012, GWD has grown and in 2023 tens of thousands of events took place globally encouraging millions of people to take part in and help celebrate the day.
The theme for the 2024 Global Wellness Day is #MagentaNature and centers around four pillars of the #MagentaNature philosophy:
- Eat Natural
Immerse yourself in the nourishing embrace of natural foods. Let your senses revel in the vibrant colors and flavors that the Earth graciously offers.
Make every meal a celebration of the diverse, wholesome gifts nature provides. - Be in Nature
Step into the enchanting realm of the outdoors. Whether it’s a majestic forest, a serene park, or a quiet corner of your garden, allow yourself to be surrounded by the living tapestry of nature. Let the sun kiss your skin, breathe in the crisp air, and let the symphony of nature’s sounds
become the backdrop to your daily life. - Protect Nature
Become a guardian of the environment. Take conscious steps to reduce your ecological footprint. Embrace sustainable practices, recycle, and contribute to the well-being of the planet. By protecting nature, you preserve the sanctity of our shared home for generations to come. - Be in Nature (Spiritual)
Engage in spiritual practices that foster a deep connection with the natural world. Whether through meditation, mindful contemplation, or simply taking moments of stillness in a natural setting, allow your spirit to intertwine with the essence of the Earth. Recognize that you are not separate from nature but an integral part of its grand tapestry.
This sounds like a great initiative to us, we at Froglife are busy protecting our reptiles and amphibians and their habitats and encourage others to do the same. Across the country, we continue engaging all walks of life with the natural world through such projects as the Transforming Lives: Froglife Trainees, and Green Pathways for Life
We support great locations like our Boardwalks and Eye Nature Reserves in Peterborough, these give the public an opportunity to be in nature, both physically and spiritually.
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So, this Global Wellness Day, is there anything you could do to? Could you prepare a seasonal meal? Could you encourage a friend to enjoy the outdoors with you? Could you create a wildlife pond- a place for nature and for quiet contemplation? Our Pond Visualiser App could help you take those first steps.