Deep Listening to Nature: Iris Ray Nunn in Her Own Words

In this beautiful short film by Down to Earth Media, Iris Ray Nunn shares the heart of Deep Listening to Nature — both a vocation and a cause.

For Iris, Deep Listening to Nature is an invitation to remember our belonging within the natural world.

“It is more than a business… it’s also a cause. A cause for our humanity to return to our humble place within Nature and feel once more that we belong.”

Through guided walks, day experiences and longer retreats, Iris invites people to slow down, quieten the mind and develop a more intimate relationship with the living world around them.

In the film, she describes her relationship with water and trees not simply as beautiful parts of the landscape, but as living presences worthy of attention and respect.

She also reflects on something children often seem to know instinctively: the freedom of being outside, barefoot, curious and immersed in Nature.

For adults, returning to that relationship can be deeply nurturing.

“When I return again and again, the unconditional love of Mother Nature welcomes me like a child.”

At the heart of Iris’ work is a simple practice: keep listening.

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Film and production credit: Down to Earth Media, September 2023.

If you would like to experience this practice for yourself, explore Deep Listening to Nature experiences, upcoming retreats, or enquire about creating a private experience with Iris.