Words from poet Danna Faulds come to mind while reflecting on this new year. “As many times as I forget, catch myself charging forward without even knowing where I’m going, that many times I can make the choice to stop, to breathe, and be, and walk slowly into the mystery”. […]
There are times of year possibly more conducive to reflection than others, like these Winter months and mindful reflection can help us to notice precious moments or times in our lives when things seem to be in sync, knitting together, merging, and flowing. November is traditionally a month for remembering […]
I am just back from a most beautiful solo retreat on Cape Clear Island, where lots of time was spent walking, swimming, writing, recording, sitting, watching rabbits and other wildlife. I had some wonderful family members and friends coming and going, and of course, Pudsy, my tiny Jack Russell beside […]
Mindfulness is always about being present for what’s here and now and our presence offers new beginnings with each new breath, each new moment, new day, new season. As our Summer draws to a close and we begin to feel the season turning, many of us are preparing for a […]
I love the way that, in Ireland, we all tend to make the most of the fine weather in case it won’t last. This appreciation for something while we have it is wonderful, but there’s still no need to rush or hurry. June has been such a restorative month for many […]
“Oh, the Summertime is coming, and the leaves are sweetly blooming and the wild mountain thyme, grows around the blooming heather…” The glorious sun is beating down as I write these well-known song words that resonate so deeply and softly with me, they capture the promise of Summer and hold […]