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Love this. I started walking barefoot in our yard a lot more this summer, and it felt really nice. It’s funny how we tend to keep our shoes once we have jobs to go to.

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it really is so nice to just take of the shoes for even a couple minutes!

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Thanks for sharing. I thought rewinding might be this big complex thing, but you broke it down simply and elegantly. Turns out I get some of this daily when I sea swim and walk the beach barefoot 🙂 I'll share a link to this in my Subday newsletter as it's a nice read.

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Thanks for those kind words! and yes, the beach is amazing for reconnecting with nature, it doesn’t have to be big and complex at all 😊

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Sophie, We are speaking the same language--and at the same time! Both our posts today speak of how and why reconnecting to the wilds is so healing! I agree 100% with your suggestions.

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Great minds think alike clearly 😉

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For sure. ☺️

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Lovely piece Sophie. I enjoyed reading it. Walking barefoot is your version of touch grass I see saying in social media platforms 😂 *joking

I like that idea and also being more aware of the natural cycles. I became aware when I was in Norway and remained with me even though my life is more hectic now.

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Lol I guess technically you are touching grass when you're barefoot 😅

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Haha, yeah exactly!

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I loved this one, Sophie. I've been leaning into these practices more and more, and the difference in my own energy is huge.

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Makes such a difference! I’ve noticed it too!

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I'm pleased that you have found more balance in your life. This was a lovely read with some useful tips, thank you for sharing. 🙂

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Thanks Jenna, glad you enjoyed it 😊

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Thank you Sophie, I'll definitely try the barefoot idea. 😊

I'd love to live closer to a wilder kind of nature. Where I live nature is very man-made, very artificial, not natural at all anymore. 🙄 However, it's about finding joy in what you have and what you have access to and small steps like your suggestions. Having a small garden myself now also helps in reconnecting with nature. I'm very grateful for that. 🌳 (And if you'd ask our neighbours it's pretty wild. 😄)

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Yes, it’s all about finding what works for you, even in a small garden there are still options to connect - all gardens should be wild 😉

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The most striking thing about your piece is how it reframes "rewilding" from an extreme lifestyle change into something beautifully accessible. This line really resonates: "Life isn't about extremes, it's about balance and tailoring it exactly for you." - Thank you for sharing, Sophie.

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