Wild Goose Publications Paperback English
Come Wind, Come Weather
A pilgrim’s handbook of prayers and activities for the length of Britain
By Janet Lees
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In Come Wind, Come Weather, Janet Lees, a former school chaplain, shares her inspiring journey walking the length of Britain at the age of 60. This book is more than a travelogue; it’s a practical guide to transforming your own walks – physical or metaphorical – into journeys of self-discovery and connection with the world around you. Pilgrimage, once a niche activity, has gone mainstream. Maybe you too are longing for such a transformative experience that will reconnect you with nature, deepen your faith, and empower you to act on climate change. This book offers: ● Practical tips and inspiration for planning and undertaking your own pilgrimage● Profound reflections on faith, nature and the climate crisis, gleaned from Janet’s 1110-mile trek across Britain● Unique resources tailored to different ecological habitats, from mountains to the sea● A powerful call to action to protect our planet No matter your destination or motivation, Come Wind, Come Weather will help you: ● Walk with intention and awareness● Deepen your connection with the natural world● Find inspiration for your own prayers and reflections● Discover fresh perspectives on familiar places● Expand your environmental activism Wherever you journey, whatever you do, may you ‘tread gently on the earth’. Janet Lees is a writer, blogger and member of the Lay Community of St Benedict.
In Come Wind, Come Weather, Janet Lees, a former school chaplain, shares her inspiring journey walking the length of Britain at the age of 60. This book is more than a travelogue; it’s a practical guide to transforming your own walks – physical or metaphorical – into journeys of self-discovery and connection with the world around you. Pilgrimage, once a niche activity, has gone mainstream. Maybe you too are longing for such a transformative experience that will reconnect you with nature, deepen your faith, and empower you to act on climate change. This book offers: ● Practical tips and inspiration for planning and undertaking your own pilgrimage● Profound reflections on faith, nature and the climate crisis, gleaned from Janet’s 1110-mile trek across Britain● Unique resources tailored to different ecological habitats, from mountains to the sea● A powerful call to action to protect our planet No matter your destination or motivation, Come Wind, Come Weather will help you: ● Walk with intention and awareness● Deepen your connection with the natural world● Find inspiration for your own prayers and reflections● Discover fresh perspectives on familiar places● Expand your environmental activism Wherever you journey, whatever you do, may you ‘tread gently on the earth’. Janet Lees is a writer, blogger and member of the Lay Community of St Benedict.