Living Creatively
December is a month that I usually feel the need to prepare myself for. I fiercely resist the pressure of mass consumerism, and as I’m not religious, I have to find my own meaning within this winter festival.
Nov 28
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Reclaiming Life Offline
For a long time, I was holding onto my online life, quite tightly. In an experiment, I have cut back my time online time to include only the unavoidable, or the highly valued. Of course, it’s a work-in-progress, and my mindfulness practice helps me navigate the challenges.
Settling Into Darkness
On meditation retreats, I always used to love the last sit of the evening, in darkness. I never thought to replicate this practice at home. But recently I've been drawn to the darkness.
Ignoring ‘Normal’
There’s been a lot of talk about getting back to ‘normal’ lately. But a pause from the usual has shown me even more clearly that what we call normal isn’t necessarily healthy.
Allowing Energy To Transform
I’ve been contemplating the Fire element of late. There’s a ritual I’ve taken part in, on retreat, for letting go...
