Storm Preparation
Life is unpredictable and uncontrollable. Some storms build slowly. We see them coming a mile off, feel the drop in temperature and the...
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The Lake District Yogi
catblyth
Feb 212 min read
Marching and Retreating - A Weekend
It felt odd, setting up for a nourishing retreat afternoon the day after marching and protesting. We had been planning our yoga retreat...
catblyth
Feb 34 min read
Some Thoughts on Healing
Midlife is arguably a great time to get down to the messy business of healing. But what does that even mean? The word healing is...
catblyth
Feb 32 min read
It's Behind You
One morning last week my social media feed was full of beautiful photographs of the Northern Lights which had apparently been visible...
catblyth
Feb 34 min read
Tears, Tea and Tangled Knickers
There is a horizontal rain blowing in squalls into our faces as we slosh down the well-worn path to the edge of the lake. The jetty is...
catblyth
Nov 16, 20223 min read
Into the Trees - A Walking Meditation
Having dogs, I spend a lot of time in the wood near my house. Over the years I have come to know it very well. It is an absolute joy to...
catblyth
Jun 13, 20222 min read
Moon Power - Go with the Flow
Have you noticed disturbed sleep over the past couple of nights? I have woken and re-woken and woken again, restless energy surging under...
catblyth
Jun 13, 20222 min read
The Time is Now
I have a lot on my mind at the moment. Meditating is hard. Really hard. This morning as I endured another attempt, feeling as un-mindful...
catblyth
Jun 13, 20229 min read
Staying Afloat
A few days ago, a friend asked me how I manage to stay so buoyant when I have so many challenges going on in my life right now. And I...
catblyth
Jun 13, 20226 min read
Intention Setting
Growing up, new years resolutions were an unquestioned element of December 31st. Looking back, I see how harsh and critical and...
catblyth
Jun 13, 20225 min read
Create a Clearing
Do not try to save The whole world Or do anything grandiose. Instead, create a clearing in the dense forest Of your life And wait there,...
catblyth
Jun 13, 20223 min read
The Wolf Under the Bed
So, you’re sitting. So far, so good. Body alert, senses open, mind settling on the breath, a butterfly alighting on a petal. But what do...
catblyth
Jun 13, 20225 min read
The Mindful Use of Essential Oils
Remember the old days of essential oils? A residue-encrusted oil burner and a night light. I loved mine. What I didn’t love was the nasty...
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