"Brian Draper has an extraordinary gift for providing nourishment for the soul." Clare Balding
Welcome!
Throughout the turning seasons, I love to make space to connect soulfully and creatively with life in its fullness.
I'm inspired by Cynthia Bourgeault to try to cultivate a 'deeply attuned mystical heart, anchored in a fierce, conscious presence'. It's work in progress, but it's always better together - so do join me throughout the year! Make sure you are signed up to my general mailing list here.
Coming Soon!
The next major 'event' will be my Advent email series, which is a truly wonderful time to convene as an online community, and travel the path together through such an evocative few weeks of preparation.
I'm also presenting BBC Radio 4's Thought for the Day on Sat 14 Nov.
And if you're local to Winchester, HUSH! is a one-hour contemplative space at Christchurch (SO23 9SR). Monday 16 November, 8-9pm (not Nov 23 as previously advertised).
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Love for the Unloved Days:
Cherishing the Weakness of Limited Means
(Canterbury Press, 2027)
I'm delighted to say that my new book is scheduled for February 2027, and here is the blurb:
'This poetic and deeply personal work speaks to those navigating life’s difficult seasons. Inspired by the author’s reflections on living with long Covid, which resonated with many through BBC R4’s Thought for the Day, it offers wisdom and hope for finding grace in limitation. Through poignant insights, Love for the Unloved Days explores how to embrace rather than endure hardship, uncover strength in weakness, beauty in imperfection, and depth in the smallest gifts. With practical guidance and contemplative practices, it transforms limitation into a lens for discovering God’s love and life’s hidden richness.'
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In the meantime, you may like to browse my YouTube channel here for reflections and interviews with John Philip Newell, Rob Bell, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer, John Eldredge, Martyn Joseph and more!