The Guest House
The Guest House This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they are a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture, still, treat each guest […]
My Second Vision Quest
Many of you will remember the profound effect of my first Vision Quest. It truly was life changing. Since July 2019 I have immersed myself more in nature, enjoying the feel of the earth beneath my feet and the wind on my body. Listening to the messages I get from nature. Last year I was […]
A Vision Quest Summary
I’m a couple of days away from my second Vision Quest, going back to Kentchurch in Herefordshire. A few days of preparation and then I go for my solo – 4 days and 4 nights with out food, a tent or technology. It’s heading for 2 years since my last one and I wrote several […]
Priorities
I’m in the final 4 months of my doctorate. On 1st September I will submit my thesis. It’s been interesting times. I love my topic – meaningful ageing and I’ve learned so much, not just about the subject, but also about the ‘how to …’. It’s a long time since I last wrote a thesis, […]
You are Amazing. Do people tell you that you are remarkable, kind, inspirational…
Too often we don’t listen to these words, we filter them out and have our antenna tuned to the negative and critical. I don’t think I’ve been telling you enough, that you are amazing and there is never going to be another person just like you. I want you to be as amazing and great as you […]
Ostara – The Spring Equinox – A Time for Seeking Clarity
The seasons change, we are moving into Spring. Lighter mornings and evenings; in both town and country we see daffodils, snowdrops and crocuses, some blossom on the thorn bushes (never am sure if it is blackthorn or hawthorn) and buds beginning to emerge on branches. The night of March 21/22 is the Spring Equinox, also […]
The Story of our lives
My doctoral studies have moved into the research phase, undertaking in-depth interviews with a small number of people. Whilst my research interest is in life after retirement from full time work, I want to understand their life leading up to this time. To learn more of their story. Stories are useful. They help us to […]
Reflections from the Covid year
This time last year I should have been flying to Nepal. I’d booked flights and was due to spend 8 weeks there, a week in Nepal, over to Tibet for a couple of weeks and then 5 weeks to travel and just to be, with nothing planned. This time 2 weeks ago was decision time. […]
Reflections
Last week I wrote about why I’m not making new year resolutions and included a link to a previous article, about looking back and looking forward. I’d like to write a bit more on this. Looking back – reflecting on the past year. None of us expected the last 10 months, and many plans will […]
Be in the moment
I visited Westonbirt Arboretum today, so many beautiful trees and space. My week had been quite stressful, so I wanted to get out in nature and focus on the moment. There was a lot of chatter with families and excited children, but a lot of time where we could be quiet together. I love […]
