Kirstie Sivapalan
I could be content, if, I allowed myself to be. I could not write lists or set life goals, if I was happy, just Sitting under a big old oak tree. * I could watch the blackbird, (or is it a thrush?) as she Waits, fluffed feathers dripping, watching for the worms to hear that… Continue reading The Bird gets the Worm
Yesterday I had that moment all aspiring writers have. "Why I am doing this? Am I even any good? Am I just indulging myself? Should I even bother sharing my work?" I allowed myself some time to reflect on this, to ask the question without a furious search for the right answer. Instead I remembered… Continue reading Composure
It's a while since I been a guest blogger on the RSL site and I do miss writing. So below I have decided to include a small piece on a healing I received from one of our members, Katy. Love and Peace to you all Kirstie x I had a reiki seichem and crystal healing… Continue reading Thought….less
A return to our previous format with another lesson learned (or rather underway) from Kirstie... I have just completed our first Introduction to Mindfulness course with Saffron. What a gift it has been especially through what has been experienced as stormy times. During the course Saffron shared with us the fundamental principles of Mindfulness before… Continue reading Forgetful
Today we are going to start to do things a little bit differently. One of our Collective members and big-hearted supporters is Sally. She is not only an incredible complementary therapist but also a qualifed counsellor and psychotherapist. As such she has offered to be our own on-line advice columnist to answer any questions you… Continue reading Ask Sally…
This time next week I'll be posting the 365th post in my blog before picking up a hopefully large glass of wine in celebration. One week to go! I may have started the celebration early as after yesterday's intense day I indulged in a bit of self-care. Self-care times two. Firstly after welcoming our Soul… Continue reading Self-careful
It's been one of those shake your fists at the sky retrograde Mercury days today. Lots of irritation in the air, miscommunication and fractious connections. When this happens... don't take it personally. It's stuff. Your stuff, my stuff, other's stuff coming up from the dark and dancing around in our field of vision. It will… Continue reading Nothing personal
My friend, and let's face it, Virgo goddess, has whisked me away on a weekend break to a (surprisingly) sunny Bournemouth. Well maybe not whisked but this lucky lady won a weekend spa hotel break and invited me along. Hence Goddess, although for this there are also many reasons. Here's another. Self-care and a little… Continue reading Luck of the Goddess
Shop day off today so since I missed last week's tidy and sort day due to travelling back from up north I made sure it had plenty TLC. It's always a lovely feeling getting the shop ready for the week ahead. It's "as above, so below" so the love, care and cleansing I give the… Continue reading The great adventure
Today has been the first day since before opening the shop that I've had one of those truly "veg out" days. A pyjama wearing, box-set watching, sofa snuggling day. Just me and the Aquarian. No thoughts, no to do lists, no poignant questions, just "lying like broccoli" enjoying our time together. (Can't remember where that… Continue reading Snuggled
Writing and M.E. 