#44: Cultivating Mindfulness and Connecting with Nature in the City (with Lucy Anna Scott)

Are you a city dweller that has a dream of packing up and leaving it all in search of a slower pace of living in the country? I certainly felt this way living in Melbourne; life had become a bit too rushed, busy and overwhelming (which was not great for my high sensitivity)! During this time, I came across the work of non-fiction creative writer Lucy Anna Scott who beautifully reframed the joy of urban living in her book Mindful Thoughts for City Dwellers, and how we in fact can cultivate more mindfulness and connect with nature in the city.

Lucy’s writing has been featured in BBC, The Times, The Guardian, The Mail on Sunday, Metro and The National, and she also co-created Lost in London, an indie magazine which explores and celebrates nature in the city. In this episode, Lucy speaks about:

• What it means to be an HSP in the city
• The inspiration behind Mindful Thoughts for City Dwellers
• Why we often romanticise the idea of escaping the city for country living
• Ways we can cultivate greater mindfulness and connect with nature in the city
• How we can enhance our sense of community and belonging in the city

To find out more about Lucy and her work:
http://www.lucyannascott.com/

To check out Lucy’s book, Mindful Thoughts for City Dwellers:
HERE

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