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The Living Years - Samhain Reflection
I listened to Mike and the Mechanics In The Living Years.
This song has always talked to me. And it has been a good shall we say starting point for my Samhain reflections. This time of not only remembering and reflecting on those who are no longer with us. But of reflection on our own personal harvest. Of plucking out that which we have held on to ( Read more... ) -
Hoarding
Ah finally the post I came here today to write.
I finally realised this week that hoarding food the way I have been doing is just another manifestation of fear. Filling my cupboards and freezers until there's not a drop of space. Two of everything I eat, three of some things. Fuelled by the unfaced fear of falling back into poverty again.
I have ( Read more... ) -
The state of Play 2
Time for an update
If your reading this journal then it's possible the state of play could be slightly confusing. So here's my attempt to clarify and don't blame me if you are more confused once I have finished.
For the sake of other people's privacy protagonists will be identified by the broad area where they are located. Here's the main list for ( Read more... ) -
Seems I was wrong about the vit D
Well hello journal old friend. It's been a while but I didn't forget you. I would promise not to neglect you again but it would be a lie. Like all of my friends you are always in my thoughts but rarely in my proximity ( Read more... ) -
Exercise and health
It occurred to me today just how much my physical fitness is improving despite the ongoing problem with my back ( Read more... ) -
Intentions
I do not make resolutions. I do however have some intentions for the year. Some things I will make sure come to pass.
I will gain a qualification in Business Administration.
I will get my self employment up and running, hopefully by February.
I will visit my children and my grandson.
I will exercise regularly, mainly swimming and once my health allows ( Read more... ) -
The Year in Review
Here we go with the usual year in review. I like to look back on the year and celebrate the good and grieve the bad ( Read more... ) -
Writer's Block: B.Y.O.B. Holidays
I celebrate the winter solstice, the turning of the season as the dark begins to retreat and the light to gain in power. The energy changes its flavour and the world begins to remember and anticipate the return of spring
Why, because I am pagan, I am connected to nature and I feel it's workings, its turnings in my body.
I am not Wiccan, I guess the ( Read more... ) -
Oh dear I have neglected you.
So for now just the briefest of updates ( Read more... )