In today’s episode of the Tranquil Awakenings Podcast, Debbie will be in conversation with David Harrison who is a wildlife photographer who has a passion for being on Safari.
As a young adult, David’s first experience on safari was transformational. Life however continued and his passion got put on the back burner as he went into a career in sales. In time however, he began to suffer from burnout, leading him to re-connect with the natural world. As he developed his photography skills, he began to go on safari more frequently, participating in conservation work. Now he invites others to join him by having this magical journey of going on safari, incorporating well-being into this experience for individuals, as well as those in the corporate world.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Going on safari and connecting with nature is an immersive experience.
- Connecting with nature is grounding which is beneficial for your well-being.
- Witnessing natural experiences can create a sense of awe and wonder.
- Retreats provide an opportunity to promote well-being and build a deeper connection with yourself and others.
- Being on safari is a mindful experience because it engages all the senses.
- A change in surroundings and taking a break from daily life is beneficial for well-being.
BEST MOMENTS
- “The first sort of drive we did, there was an elephant at the side of the road ripping up a tree and then eating the roots. And it was just, yeah, ever since that moment I was hooked.”
- “I just love seeing everything out there. And it does really ground you because…I suppose it's because it feels like it's how the old world was, if that makes sense. You know, when we first sort of, I don't want to get too philosophical about coming out of the primeval soup and all the rest of it, but it's that kind of thing, isn't it?”
- “And I came up with this phrase of even when there's nothing to see, I can see everything. And that was just that basic, you know, my mind was emptying out, but …I just felt at one with the ground, which is just kind of, I don't know, it sounds really spiritual and that's not really who I am, but it is in the sense of, that’s why I love the whole thing about safaris.”
- “People could actually take people to Africa and be in literally in the middle of nowhere and stay at an amazing lodge and stuff and have, you know, giraffes and zebra and things walking by the pool and stuff like that.”
- “But I think mentally, you're rejuvenated, but physically you're quite tired.”
- “And that's when the mind gets more creative and that's when you then start to, I guess you then become more able to see things more clearly. You get clarity on things.”
HOST BIO
Debbie is a seasoned therapist whose journey from being a primary school teacher to an adept therapist has been fuelled by her fascination with the intricacies of human nature. Equipped with advanced certifications in diverse modalities like hypnotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming, mindfulness, meditation, past life regression and many more she has honed her expertise to bring about transformative change.
As a full-time therapist and trainer, Debbie's driving passion is guiding others, as well as herself, towards their best selves. Embracing the concept of holistic beings, she firmly believes in addressing the mental, emotional, physical, social, energetic, and spiritual facets of well-being and healing.
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