Reflections: Contrary
Winds
New programme in June,
tasters in May: "Weaving Shadow and Light"
Dare to Blossom Monthly
Circle on Zoom Saturday 8th May
From my archives: May
titles poem
Reflections:
Contrary WInds
April, here in
England, has been a month of contrary winds, and little rain. One day recently
I wrote this in my little travelling notebook:
Near ‘Crab Ledges’ on the west side of Trevose Head. There is a very strong
easterly wind and it has been hard to find any shelter, but now I am tucked
down on the rocks, under the low cliff here.
‘Wind waves’ are blowing outwards from the shore, very bizarre. Tomorrow and
Saturday real gales are forecast.
(for some reason
MailChimp is not allowing me to upload the photos of those waves I wanted to
include here. So this is a random image for no other reason than that I love
it, and so do many others as I receive comments every time I share it.)
Contrary winds. The
whole month of April has been ‘contrary’ in Cornwall this year – here it is
usually a month of showers and sun, this year we have had late frosts,
sunshine, and these strong, cold winds. This year, it has been so dry that the
fields and gardens need water.
Here in England, our lockdown has been eased a little, so people are able to
travel more and stay in self-contained units. Cafes and pubs can serve outdoors
– and hardier people than me have been taking advantage of that opportunity.
Sitting here on the rocks it feels more like autumn than spring, a surreal
time-shift for a moment, although where some of you are reading this, it is so.
I wonder how
seafarers coped in the days of sailing ships, when they could truly be at the
mercy of contrary winds. From the little I know about sailing, it makes it much
harder at least, having to beat into a head wind, or take a zigzag path,
tacking across the sea.
Sometimes life feels like that, as if I am fighting against a wind that is
trying to take me in a different direction. And yet, what if I turned and
looked the other way with the wind behind me? Even if it may seem I am turning
back, it may be that the scene behind me has changed. Do I see things
differently now? What is there that was not there before?
For you, for your
meditations or journal - to flow-write, doodle, paint, dance, sing - however
you wish to express your thoughts and feelings: You may like to follow the
questions I wrote above for myself.
- What if I turned
and looked the other way with the wind behind me?
- Do I see things
differently now?
- What is there that
was not there before?
- What else is there
about 'contrary winds' for you?
New programme for June, tasters in
May: "Weaving Shadow and Light"
As I mentioned last month, I have been asked to repeat
this six week Circle that I first ran last year. We will begin on Monday 7th
June and end on Friday 16th July, encompassing the Summer Solstice, or the
Winter Solstice, depending on where you are in the world. The live Zoom gatherings
will be on Tuesdays at 11.00 am UK time, and potentially with an additional
time for people in other time zones, maybe on Monday evenings, when you will
see I am offering a taster call.
There will be two taster Circles, the first on Monday 24th May at 7.30 pm UK time, the second the next day, Tuesday 25th, at 11.00 am UK. They are listed as events on Facebook if you
would like to connect there, or simply reply to this email and let me know if
you would like to join me so I can send you the Zoom link a day or so in
advance.
The Dare to Blossom Monthly Circle Saturday 8th May at 11.00 am
For those of you who prefer a 'light touch' commitment, here is a reminder of the regular monthly Zoom gathering. Payment is on a donation basis. If your circumstances allow, and if you wish, donations are received with gratitude - but not expected. Just contact me after the event to arrange how to make a donation if that is what you decide to do. In any case, you are very welcome, and you will receive a photo of your cards, plus a link to download the recording (just shared with those present live on the call).
Here is the link to book, or simply contact me as always. It lasts between an hour and an hour and a half, depending on how many of us are there, and is perfect if you just wish to join us occasionally. It can be seen as a replacement for the in-person workshops that a number of you used to attend, with the added advantage of being accessible to you wherever you are in the world, time zones permitting. In case you are wondering, donations are between £0 and £20, occasionally more when someone feels they have received a particularly powerful benefit through the experience.
From my archives: May Titles poem
Seeing with new eyes
Growing strong roots
Inspiration
One bulb at a time
Renewal
Energy
Strong and True
Giving Thanks
Choices
Going with the flow
Unfurling
Laughter
Presence
Curiosity
Curiosity
Presence
Laughter
Unfurling
Going with the flow
Choices
Giving Thanks
Strong and True
Energy
Renewal
One bulb at a time
Inspiration
Growing strong roots
Seeing with new eyes
I began these 'titles poems' in July last year, so next month, June, will be the last. I hope you have enjoyed them.
Thank you dear friends,
with love,
Mary
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