Breathe  |  Issue 040
Life carries on. There might be times when its presence is unwelcome or intrusive. It can even seem insensitive – how can traffic flow, shops open and people chatter when a heart is broken? Mostly, however, everyday murmurs of life bring reassurance, especially when they’re found in nature – the buzz of a solitary bee, the snuffling of a hedgehog, the flutter of a butterfly’s wings.
In fact, the sounds, sights, scents and sensations of the natural world are a remedy for peace and calm at those very moments when one might wish that everything would just stop, or at least slow down a little. It’s why so many people love the great outdoors.
Some choose to venture far, tucking an old-fashioned map in their pocket as they head off to navigate the wider countryside, identifying flora and fauna en route. Others opt for local green spaces, be it a private garden, a public park, or, perhaps more unusually, a graveyard, a place where life and death are inextricably interwined and that can offer room for humankind to reflect and wildlife to flourish.
Wherever you choose to enjoy nature – and with the warmer days, now’s a good time to do it – take time to stop, listen, look and tune in to the hum of all Earth’s creatures. Life can be hard, but time spent in nature can make it feel that bit easier.
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First published in the UK in 2016, each issue has a thoughtful, seasonal theme, making Breathe magazine your digital dose of self-care. Its slogan: “Breathe and make time for yourself” tells you it’s time to switch off and enjoy some “you time” before you’ve even swiped onto the first page.
Five years later and Breathe has established itself in the UK wellness space as the leading mindfulness magazine. Whether it’s through creative therapies, sleep assistance, idyllic retreats, mindfulness or superfoods, the holistic range of self-care topics covered is designed to help you cope with the pressures and anxieties of modern life.
The thought-provoking features are designed to offer advice and techniques for relaxation and mindfulness. Discover and take away simple ways to ease your mind, from their helpful guides to forgiveness, gratitude and freedom from worries, to healthy food plans and craft activities to focus your mind.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Breathe Issue 040.