Brian Draper

Brian is a writer, author, speaker and broadcaster, and has been a regular presenter of BBC Radio 4’s ‘Thought for the Day’ for many years. He is an experienced retreat guide, and leads seasonal walking retreats in Hampshire, from where he recently featured on Clare Balding’s ‘Ramblings’ programme on Radio 4.
His books include ‘Soulfulness: Deepening the Mindful Life’, ‘Less is More: Spirituality for Busy Live’s and ‘Labyrinth: Illuminating the Inner Path’. Most recently he has co-authored ‘Soulful Nature: A Spiritual Field Guide’ with the botanist Howard Greene.

His Advent and Lent e-mail series have become much-loved with participants around the world. Elsewhere, he regularly writes for U2’s official website and for many years has worked with organisations to cultivate spiritual intelligence among leaders, especially using labyrinths.