On a recent free camping trip in Victoria, Australia, with my daughter, I visited some special places. We camped by the Lerderderg River, and in the Mount Franklin volcano crater, then turned westward in our little car to spend some quality time at Girawerd (The Grampians).

The special places that have stuck in my mind in that country are shared special places. They are also sacred sites belonging to our first peoples.

We visited Billimina Shelter on the western side of the reserved lands of Gariwerd. It was a warm, still day. Not too hot, just right for walking, not too many flying insects sharing the space.

As we approached the rock shelter, with it’s curiously engaging red ochre paintings, the specialness of the site became palpable. We relaxed, and let the sacred energy of this place soak in. Whatever knowledge or wisdom that was to be imparted by visiting with respect was entering our feeling beings, as happens with all special places.

Words don’t work so well with an experience such as this. We looked at the paintings which echoed the same. Pictures paint a thousand words, with no need to explain. Soak it in, let our busy thinking minds subside.

I say thank you to the first peoples of our shared lands, for the care you have taken for countless generations, and to you reading this blog, where are your special places that feed your soul, that make you feel that you understand something good that is beyond words? Maybe go and sit in one of these places soon.

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Our family dog Robbie (Bob) is about to turn thirteen. About a year ago he developed age related epilepsy and it has been brought under control and managed by some quite strong medication. This is a good thing for Bob, and us, as his fits can be distressing to watch, and he can hurt himself whilst fitting. The medication has also made him subdued, and sometimes he looks disorientated, confused and slow to respond. He sleeps more than he did before. We have got use to a different Bob around the house, a bit sad, but as I said, better than daily fits.

Now here is why I have included Bob’s situation in my blog. When we take him for a walk across the road in the coastal reserve, or better still, down to our beach, he transforms quickly to the Bob we knew, full of vigour, happily sniffing everything he passes, and fully engaging with the things that connect with his attention.

This natural transformation is accessible reliably and daily.

Watching Bob come more alive outside immediately made me think of the work I am doing with clients in the same environment. So for me Bob therefore becomes an unpretentious, and I think, reliable test pilot for the efficacy of this work. Be like Bob, step outside, and feel the transformation.

When Bob gets home after his walk he needs a rest.

 

To talk about counselling/therapy options, and to make an appointment, please call me.

Nick Hall – 0459413198 – 9am to 5pm – Monday to Wednesday.

Hobart, Tasmania.

 

Counsellor Hobart Tasmania. Counselling Hobart Tasmania. Psychotherapist Hobart Tasmania. Psychotherapy Hobart Tasmania. Therapist Hobart Tasmania. Counselling outdoors. Bush Adventure Therapy. Somatic Psychotherapy. Psychology. Nature Contact. Life skills. Coaching. Walk and talk. Psychodynamic. Mindfulness.