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New Pink Moon in Aries - Saturday 29 March by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 29 March 2025
A poem about the balancing energy of the New Pink Moon in anticipation of a more fiery phase of action to come.
Mediterranean Parsley and Pine Nut Pesto by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 25 March 2025
A simple recipe for an utterly delicious mini-meal packed with healthy and cleansing ingredients inspired by the Mediterranean
A Healing Herb (Sage) by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 22 March 2025
A post about the wonders of Sage as an aromatic herb used for centuries for its healing and medicinal qualities
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Monthly Almanac



Welcome March (Almanac 2025)  by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 1 March 2025
An Almanac guide to enjoying Nature in March 2025 with moon dates, foods in season, gardening to do's and more!
Welcome February (Almanac 2025) by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 1 February 2025
An Almanac guide to enjoying Nature in February 2025 with moon dates, foods in season, gardening to do's and more!
Welcome January (Almanac 2025) by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 1 January 2025
An Almanac guide to enjoying Nature in January 2025 with moon dates, foods in season, gardening to do's and more!
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Healing Herbs


A Healing Herb (Sage) by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 22 March 2025
A post about the wonders of Sage as an aromatic herb used for centuries for its healing and medicinal qualities
A Healing Herb (Bay) by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 19 March 2025
Bay has been used for centuries for sesasoning, cleansing, hair and scalp conditioning and medicinal remedies
A Healing Herb (Basil) by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 9 March 2025
Basil is known for its delicious flavour in Mediterranean cuisine and for its cleansing properties, nutrition and health benefits.
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Natural Health



The Wonders of Wild Food by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 10 November 2024
A post with wise words about the wonders of wild food and why foraging is worth it for a multitude of healthy benefits.
Forasging for Nature's Bounty by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 10 April 2024
A post about my wild food foraging experience so far, the background of foraging and why it's so good for our health
Going Organic is a Journey by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 15 March 2024
A post about what it takes to go safely and fully organic using Cleanse To Heal by Medical Medium's Anthony William as a guide.
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Healthy Recipes



Mediterranean Parsley and Pine Nut Pesto by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 25 March 2025
A simple recipe for an utterly delicious mini-meal packed with healthy and cleansing ingredients inspired by the Mediterranean
Sweet and Salty Crunchy Nut Biscuits by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 7 December 2024
A tried and tested recipe for baking delicious crunchy, sweet and salty biscuit made with nutritious ingredients
Sweet and Wild Rose Hip Syrup by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 20 November 2024
A simple recipe for Wild Rose Hip Syrup which is sweet with a tang of lemon and full of healthy goodness.
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Spiritual Health



The Joy of Beginning by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 13 March 2025
The secret to experiencing life as a continuous flow of beginnings through the cultivation of Beginner’s Mind.
The Joy of Reciprocal Giving by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 24 November 2024
A post about how being in the flow of giving with love and being grateful for everything received brings joy to the heart.
The Kindred Spirit of Kindness by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 20 May 2024
A post about the transformative impact of kindness on our health, our relationships and our sense of inner wellbeing.
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Nature Insights



What Does Nature Do For You by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 5 June 2024
A post about the myriad of reasons we love, respect and appreciate Nature so much and why this is so important to us.
The Divine Nature of Animal Archetypes by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 9 May 2024
Endearing insights into the lives of treasured mentors who help us to navigate our inner wild
The True Story of the Lord of the Flies by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 28 April 2024
Debunking a work of fiction to replace it with a true story that speaks of the innate beauty, kindness and ingenuity of Human Nature.
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Nature Poems



Ocean Whale by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 22 December 2024
A poem about the intelligence, grace and gentle nature of Whales who protect the balance of the oceans in their masterful way
Welcome December by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 1 December 2024
A poem to welcome in the Winter Solstice on the shortest day of the year and celebrate the festive season
Golden Leaves by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 6 November 2024
A poem celebrating a walk through woodland by the river under golden Beech leaves in glorious sunshine.
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Nature Books



Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryū Suzuki - A Book Review by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 12 March 2025
This book is not about Buddhism, it is a guide to the practice of Zen and the right attitude that makes practice possible.
Wild Fell by Lee Schofield - A Book Review by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 5 March 2025
A wonderful book that charts the quest to reintroduce Nature to a Lake District Hill Farm over a twelve year period.
Kaizen for Transforming Habits by Sarah Harvey - A book review by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 15 February 2025
A book about reviewing and improving health, habits and relationships by adopting Kaizen continuous improvement methods
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Learning to Grow



The Nature of Curiosity by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 10 February 2025
A post about the nature of curiosity and how it helps us to maintain an appetite for life, for learning and living well.
Learning to Grow with Mother Nature by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 2 October 2024
Nurturing and facilitating reciprocal relationships with Mother Nature from infancy through childhood and beyond
The Mayan Calendar and the Evolution of Consciousness by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 17 September 2024
A post about the Mayan Calendar and how consciousness has evolved to the level of Conscious Co-Creation which we are part of
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Moon Phases (2023 & 2025)


New Pink Moon in Aries - Saturday 29 March by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 29 March 2025
A poem about the balancing energy of the New Pink Moon in anticipation of a more fiery phase of action to come.
Full Worm Moon in Virgo - Friday 14 March - A Poem by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 14 March 2025
A poem about the creative power of the Full Worm Moon which is deep rooted in the grounding energy of Virgo.
New Worm Moon in Pisces - A poem by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 28 February 2025
A poem about the beauty of the New Worm Moon as it marks the beginning of the Spring Season as Nature's buds start to bloom.
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Those who contemplate the beauty of the Earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.


Rachel Carson

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