Walking with a canine companion on an exploration of place, space and self
This is a dabble with psychodography; combining psychogeography and dog-walking. An attempt at an autoethnographic study of self-discovery, trauma-recovery and balance, as a new counsellor negotiating a multiplicity of emotional demands. I'd like to tell a story of mindfulness, movement and modulation with my dog as my steady companion and witness. I've come to realise, this is perhaps… Continue reading ‘Begin within’
‘Psychogeography does not have to be complicated. Anyone can do it. You do not need a map, Gore-Tex, rucksack, or companion. All you need is a curious nature and a comfortable pair of shoes. There are no rules…’ (1) So what is Psychodography? I journeyed to the Jurassic Coast with my dog, anxious and guilty… Continue reading The Experiment
Arnos Vale Cemetery and Arnos Park are probably the most frequently visited places with my dog. It is also where I go to feel sad. It seems ok to be sad in a cemetery. The cemetery, in parts, has been reclaimed by nature; overgrown, with wonky, cracked gravestones and an impressive variety of plants and wildlife including rare… Continue reading Unfinished Business
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