14/05/2024
Photo captions below!
Have a look at the top 5 submissions for the Mental Health Awareness week photo competition, with a focus on movement. If you have a photo that represents movement to you – it could be you moving, it could represent what moving means to you, it could be a picture of your favourite activity, or might portray how movementmakes you feel - send it over and we will share on our story this week!
We will be posting the rest of our submissions tomorrow, so keep a look our for more posts!
1. Malverns
Walking in the hills reminds me of how grateful I am for being able to move, for the beautiful natural world and for no screens and no rain!
2. Bandu
Please meet 'Bandu', soaking up the sun and spreading his wings in our garden. Our free-flying sun conure brings joy and serenity to our family, making every 'walk' a cherished moment of mental wellbeing.
3. Dancing
This photo was taken during a very difficult period of my life. I am dancing under the rain, amidst winter's cold and the wind, feeling freedom and happiness in the moment, and promising myself to experience more of these amazing moments in the future. I feel ALIVE here. What helped me move forward during this personal crisis was filling myself with positivity, taking each step one at a time, and embracing new active hobbies, one of which is dancing. I have always been very shy about dancing, but around 2 years ago, I discovered dance again for its joy, the wonderful feelings it brings, and the sense of freedom it offers. It's one of the ways I choose to experience emotions in a positive light.
4. Bakewell on a bike
I cycled for 150km, with 1800m of ascent and burned 5000 calories.
5. Malvern Hills
We love to walk up the Malvern hills (movement) but once at a summit we also like to take a moment to enjoy the view (my son is convinced he can see our house and his nursery from up there 😅)
