S3 Ep11 FAREWELL WINTER A special episode for the turn of the season

The UK’s favourite Christmas podcast is back for a one-off special to mark the turning of the season and the gift of a leap day as winter gives way to spring. This bonus episode ‘FAREWELL WINTER’ includes: - A beautiful ritual for bidding farewell to winter - An insight into the tradition of ‘leap day’ - Ideas for celebrating the arrival of spring - A peek into Japanese microseasons - Some gorgeous words capturing the feeling of the season turning - Our wellbeing and nature corners - A peek into my brand new book KOKORO (which is out on April 4) - An inspiring writing prompt and more With inspiration from Mary Webb, Masaoka Shiki, Alan Watts, Lin Yutang, Madoka Mayuzumi, Tadashi Terashima, Yosa Buson and Christina Georgia Rossetti. Why not take a walk this week, and have a listen while looking out for signs of spring where you are? (And for those of you in the southern hemisphere, may it be an invitation for you to notice signs of autumn). Beth Xx Handy links: · My new book KOKORO: Japanese wisdom for a life well lived (Piatkus) (or free international shipping when you order via Blackwells here ) · Get FREE access to my new seasonal writing sanctuary Spring Light when you pre-order KOKORO from any retailer ( Here’s the link for Blackwells who are offering free international shipping). Once you have ordered it in any format from any retailer, go to bethkempton.com/kokoro and pop your receipt details in the short form there. · My haiku essay: The Life-Changing Magic of Writing Haiku: finding beauty and solace in a heartbeat sized poem For all show notes including book and article reference links please click here .

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S3 Ep11 FAREWELL WINTER A special episode for the turn of the season is an episode from The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton by Beth Kempton.

This episode is 48:01 long.

This episode was published on Feb 26, 2024.

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