#1460: [Video] A Tiny Adventure to Bluebell Hill (and a little more sock crocheting)

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Welcome to the 24th episode of Go Gently.

In this episode I head off on a Tiny Adventure before settling to twenty minutes of creative work. I'd love to have you join me.

This episode also contains news of the One Thing Today audio podcast.

  • If you’re listening to the podcast off-site you can find the video version here.

  • If you’re a patron (or would like to become one) you can listen to episode #1447 onwards of One Thing Today over on Patreon.

This episode's work session is seventeen minutes and ten seconds into the podcast.

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#1446: [Video] Join me for a slow walk down my lane (and a little sock crocheting)

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I'm still moving extra slowly, but I'm very pleased to be here with another episode of the Go Gently Podcast.

Join me for a gentle early morning stroll down my lane and then come back to my studio with me for twenty minutes of creative work.

  • If you’re listening to the podcast off-site you can find the video version here.

  • Join me over on Patreon for podcast extras plus regular creativity sessions, pondering sessions and vlog posts.

This episode's work session is twelve minutes and thirty seconds into the podcast.

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#1445: [Video] An early morning Tiny Adventure

Early morning calm

It's been a necessarily slow month, but I'm very pleased to finally be here with the next episode of the Go Gently podcast.

I've been staying in a friend's flat in Aberystwyth for a few days and enjoying having so much on my doorstep. Whilst there is a temptation to do more than is wise, I have been able to pace myself reasonably well and even managed an early morning Tiny Adventure.

Would you like to join me for a 6.00 am stroll along Aberystwyth's deserted seafront followed by twenty minutes of creative work in the cosy corner I've created for myself in my friend's flat?

It would be lovely to have your company.

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This episode's work session is eight minutes and ten seconds into the podcast.

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#1444: [Video] A stroll, two new friends and some purple sock crocheting

Louise and Gloria

Welcome to the 21st episode of the Go Gently Podcast.

This time, Ounce and I embark on a gentle walk along a path I haven't walked in quite a while, I introduce you to two new friends and encourage you to join me for our usual twenty minutes of creative work.

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This episode's work session is thirteen minutes into the podcast.

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#1443: [Video] A snowy walk and crocheting purple socks (plus details of a giveaway)

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Snow has finally arrived in my corner of Wales and I take advantage of it towards the end of my offline week to go on a walk that is close to home, but that I haven't undertaken in quite a while. Would you like to join me?

After our walk, it would be lovely if you would join me in my studio for twenty minutes of creative work. I'm crocheting my purple socks. What will you be working on?

  • You can find details of the giveaway I mention in the podcast, here.

  • And all the recent Open House Patreon posts are here.

  • If you’re listening to the podcast off-site you can find the video version here.

This episode's work session is eleven minutes into the podcast.

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#1442: [Video] Tiny Adventures and cushion cover crocheting

Go Gently #20

In this episode, I'm off on a Tiny Adventure and a gentle stroll as a way of giving myself some of the feelings of adventure I crave at what is rather a low energy time after my recent trip away.

Come with me as I head out with a bag of provisions for a walk in the woods at nearby Trawsgoed and talk a little about what a Tiny Adventure is and how they can turn something ordinary into something rather special.

Whilst things don't go quite to plan with my walk, I still have a lovely time and hope you will too.

After our stroll, I hope you'll join me by my fire for twenty minutes of creative work. I'm continuing to crochet the cushion cover I'm making for a friend. What will you be working on?

  • If you’re listening to the podcast off-site you can find the video version here.

This episode's work session is twelve minutes and five seconds into the podcast.

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#1441: [Video] A few gentle days at Gladstone's Library

Gladstone's Library

In this episode, I'm enjoying a gently expansive time at one of my favourite places, Gladstone's Library in north Wales.

Gladstone's Library is a unique place, the only residential library in the UK and a lovely place to continue my slow hiberanatory start to the year.

Join me for a stroll in the grounds of Hawarden Castle and work alongside me for twenty minutes in the cosy library lounge.

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This episode's creativity session is eleven minutes and twenty seconds into the podcast.

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#1440: [Video] A New Year's Day stroll and winter hibernation

Putting my feet in the sea

In this episode, I'm out early on a very quiet New Year's Day for a stroll and a paddle in the sea.

Join me for a walk along the causeway at Tanybwlch beach and then join me by my fire for twenty minutes of creative work and a chat about starting the year slowly.

This episode's creativity session is ten minutes and fifty-five seconds into the podcast.

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#1439: [Video] A riverside stroll and keeping things simple over the festive period

Riverside walk

In this episode, I go for a gentle stroll along the riverside and ponder on keeping things simple over the festive period.

Join me for a walk alongside the River Ystwyth and then come back to my studio for twenty minutes of creative work. I'm finishing my crocheted blanket and then making a start on a small holiday project. What are you going to be working on?

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This episode's creativity session is thirteen minutes and twenty-five seconds into the podcast.

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#1438: [Video] Mince pies, a rainbow and more on learning to live in the flow

Rainbow over Gilwern

In this episode, a rainbow entices me our for a walk that takes me four days to complete, I report on a week of slow seasonal baking and make a little more progress on my crocheted blanket.

Join me for a stroll and a chat about my ongoing experiment in living in the flow before coming back to my studio for our usual twenty-minute creativity session.

  • The book I mention during the podcast is The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths.

If you’re listening to the podcast off-site you can find the video version here.

This episode's creativity session is about seventeen minutes into the podcast. What are you going to be working on?

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#1437: [Video] A walk on the beach, going with the flow and a week offline

Tanybwlch

In this episode, I'm taking you for a walk on Tanybwlch beach, just south of Aberystwyth before inviting back to my studio for a twenty-minute creative work session.

Join me for a stroll and a chat about how my week off (and offline) went, moving away from working to deadlines, plus exploring what it means to be less reliable.

If you’re listening to the podcast off-site you can find the video version here.

This episode's creativity session is eight minutes and fifty seconds into the podcast. What are you working on? I'm continuing to crochet my blanket.

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#1436: [Video] Sheep, a local stroll and pondering on being more mindful about time spent online

Sheep

This week I'm walking much closer to home.

Join me for an autumn stroll among my sheep neighbours and then come back to my studio for a chat and twenty minutes of slow crocheting.

How has your week been? Mine has been dominated by my need to rest and my attempts to be more mindful of how much time I spend online, particularly on my phone.

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This week's work session is fifteen minutes and twenty-five seconds into the podcast.

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#1435: [Video] Comfort food (plus a walk on the beach and more slow crocheting)

Ynyslas beach

This week I take you on a walk on Ynyslas beach before coming back to my studio for our usual twenty-minute creative work session and a chat about comfort food.

What are you working on this week?

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This week's work session is eleven minutes and thirty-five seconds into the podcast.

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#1434: [Video] Scuppered breakfast plans and launching Patreon

The Melindwr Valley

This week I'm revisiting the Bwlch Nant yr Arian forestry centre with breakfast on my mind.

Things don't go quite to plan, but I still had an enjoyable trip out and hope you'll join me for this week's short walk and then come back to my studio with me for our creative work session.

This has been a bit of a busy week for me with my Patreon launch in the middle of it. You can find out about what I'm offering on Patreon here.

If you’re listening to the podcast off-site you can find the video version here.

This week's work session is ten minutes and twenty seconds into the podcast. What are you working on this week?

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The result of my ebb-time pondering: Launching my Patreon offering

Patreon Launch

Today, I’m launching my Patreon offering.

My Patreon page and the new Go Gently video podcast are the results of the last few months of pondering on my way forward with work.

Together I hope that they represent a sustainable way forward for me whilst at the same time offering you support to build a sustainable creative habit of your own and inspiration to live gently.

I’d be VERY grateful for any support you can offer.

VISIT MY NEW PATREON PAGE TO FIND OUT MORE

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#1433: [Video] Red kite country, breakfast anticipation and Patreon

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This week I'm visiting the beautiful Bwlch Nant yr Arian forestry centre, getting excited about the prospect of a breakfast treat and talking a little about my upcoming Patreon launch.

Join me for a chilly walk in red kite country high in the mountains near Aberystwyth and then come back to my studio with me for our usual twenty-minute creative work session.

If you’re listening to the podcast off-site you can find the video version here.

Today's work session is twelve minutes and forty seconds into the podcast. What are you going to be working on?

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#1432: [Video] A gentle stroll and pondering on the speed of change

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Join me for a walk and a gentle twenty-minute creative work session.

This week I'm taking a stroll by the river and am pondering on the speed of change.

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Today's work session is fifteen minutes and ten seconds into the podcast. What are you going to be working on?

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#1431: [Video] A walk with Ounce and pondering on the conversations we can have with books

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Apologies in advance for the sound quality in a couple of places in this week’s video. It was windier than I thought at the top of the hill and the rain on my studio roof during the work session was surprisingly loud. I hope this doesn’t lessen your enjoyment too much.

This week Ounce has joined me on my walk. We're keeping it simple and going for a stroll around my hillside here in Wales. We'd love it if you'd join us.

Join me in my studio after the walk for a twenty-minute creative work session. This week I'm making a little more progress on my crocheted blanket and an pondering on the conversation we can have with books and authors, conversations that can make our world feel a little bigger.

The books I mention in the podcast

  • 4.50 from Paddington by Agatha Christie

  • Life in a Day by Doris Grumbach

  • The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer

  • The Lady Hardcastle series by T E Kinsey

  • The Return to the Hundred Acre Wood by David Benedictus

If you’re listening to the podcast off-site, you can find the video version here.

Today's work session is fourteen minutes and twenty seconds into the podcast. What are you going to be working on?

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#1430: [Video] Gentle routines and looking for the source of the River Ystwyth

Bench in the woods

This week I'd love for you to join me on a walk in search of the source of the River Ystwyth followed by a twenty-minute creative work session in my studio.

During this week's walk and work session, I'm talking about the value of going deeper into our creative and life routines, and sharing my current slow and gentle morning routine.

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Today's work session is seventeen minutes and thirty-two seconds into the podcast.

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#1429: [Video] Going with the flow and some slow blanket crocheting

Pouring tea by the Ystwyth

This week I’m pouring out a cup of tea by the River Ystwyth and explaining why I’m not taking you on the walk I’d planned before, returning to my studio for a little slow crocheting on a new project.

It would be lovely to have you join me for a twenty-minute work session on your current creative project.

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Today's work session is four minutes and fifty-three seconds into the podcast.

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