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Harry Mitchells Park Smethwick West Midlands B67 7DJ United Kingdom

This park was given to the area by Henry Mitchell. One half of local brewers Mitchells and Butler Co. It is a memorial to his son Harry, who lost his life to Typhoid at the age of 32. In addition. it was given to the community in order to offer a place where they may enjoy cleaner air – away from industrial surroundings.

A short walk, where you can just appreciate being in nature and maybe have a little downtime.

The most notable feature within the park must be it’s trees and their residents. On my morning walk around, I could see the playful and inquisitive nature of the squirrels. They often run alongside when out walking and whilst I can appreciate my surroundings, and those I share it with. I am respectful and mindful that they are wild animals.

I often refer to the wildlife animals as characters, they each have their own. This can be witnessed when allowing yourself to be in the present.
Very often we’re too busy in life to appreciate what we have around us, and how uplifting that can be.
Those characters aren’t worried by what the next one thinks. Nor are they thinking how they could have done things better yesterday. They’re just going about they’re life regardless.
Yes, playfulness is a characteristic. Some may think it is cute even. Yet ultimately they are sustaining themselves along the way. They are neither neglectful of themselves or offspring and siblings. Forever moving forward and always present in the moment. A lot can be learnt – or relearnt by observing them.

Are you neglectful of yourself or others?

Why not take a moment now to perhaps jot down those neglectful episodes.

Are you too busy to notice what is, right now?

Where are you right now?

An exercise:
No matter where you are geographically or mentally. Allow yourself a small amount of time to carry out this exercise and see if it reveals something that may be of meaning to you.
Take a minimum of 2mins to carry out this exercise.

Take a couple of breaths to centre yourself and clear yourself of general chatter.
Now on a full breath, in and out. Think of the word “I” (yourself).

What are you doing right now?
What can you see?
What can you hear?
Can you feel the air on your face – if outdoors?
Can you feel the ground under your feet?
What aromas are you aware of?
Is there a certain taste in the air?

Thank you for reading.

In our next post, we’re visiting Smethwick Hall Park.