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A blessing on the loss of a grandparent

November 15, 2023

A prayer for those who have died due to Covid

Blessings and prayers

Covid-19: a prayer for our dead

March 24, 2021

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Poetry

Walking in the graveyard

October 21, 2020

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Blessings and prayers

A Samhain invocation

October 1, 2020

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Saying farewell to my prayer tree

July 28, 2020

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Words of blessing as we enter the autumn. 🍂 Wa

Words of blessing as we enter the autumn. 🍂

Want to steep into the autumnal vibes a little more? Come along to a special autumn equinox Heart Space gathering on Wednesday 18 September 7-8.30pm. Meditation, reflection, music, and - best of all - the magic of doing it all in a small circle of other lovely souls. Totally free and all most welcome.

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September: a blessing 🍂

September arrives with a quiet patter of rain
in the grey early morning.
Seemingly overnight, the mantles of the horse chestnuts
have started to glow
And their long scratchy-fingered leaves have begun
to paint the damp pavements.

Do you sense any parts of you
That wish to accept autumn’s invitation to slow down?

Do you feel a letting-go within you
that is waiting for your permission to happen?

Do you feel any sense of cosiness
In allowing yourself to be gathered into autumn’s feathered wings,
Ready for winter’s rest?

In order for trees to lose their leaves
They must surrender something beautiful
that they’ve worked so hard to create

They must trust that each season has its wisdom
And that without the dying-time
There can be no miraculous resurrection in spring

Dear one, however this autumn finds your heart;
May this slowing-down, letting-go, gathering-in time
Offer you something that nourishes you

May you become aware of all the ways you’ve been
extended out into the world lately
And may you invite your energies home to roost

May you find rest, beauty and mystery
In these darker evenings
And refreshment in days of cold blue skies

May all of us have the courage to surrender our leaves
in the trust that they might become the rich compost
From which bright daffodils may one day spring.

#autumn #autumnequinox #interfaith #poemoftheday #wordsofencouragement #september #autumnleaves

Reading this feedback on my Heart Space community

Reading this feedback on my Heart Space community mindfulness sessions was one of those moments…

You know, those moments when you realise you are living past you’s dream. In this case, my nerdy dream of creating inclusive and yummy inter-spiritual spaces 🥹

Heart Space sessions provide a little room in life to connect with ourselves in a deeper way through the portal, the metaphor, the wisdom of our hearts.🫀

This month I’m very excited to be offering a special autumn equinox Heart Space on Wednesday 18 September from 7-8.30pm. Come along and practice breathing, reflection, journalling and resting together.

All so very welcome - register for free at the link in my bio. 🍂

#mindfulness #communitycircle #meditation #breathwork #heartintelligence #heartmath #heartspace

🍂 A September Blessing 🍂

As much as I’m 💯 an autumn walks, hot mugs of tea, gloomy-weather sort of girl, I know we all relate to the seasons changing differently. However this September finds you, I offer a blessing, with love 🧡…

September arrives with a quiet patter of rain
in the grey early morning.
Seemingly overnight, the mantles of the horse chestnuts
have started to glow
And their long scratchy-fingered leaves have begun
to paint the damp pavements.

Do you sense any parts of you
That wish to accept autumn’s invitation to slow down?

Do you feel a letting-go within you
that is waiting for your permission to happen?

Do you feel any sense of cosiness
In allowing yourself to be gathered into autumn’s feathered wings,
Ready for winter’s rest?

In order for trees to lose their leaves
They must surrender something beautiful
that they’ve worked so hard to create

They must trust that each season has its wisdom
And that without the dying-time
There can be no miraculous resurrection in spring

Dear one, however this autumn finds your heart;
May this slowing-down, letting-go, gathering-in time
Offer you something that nourishes you

May you become aware of all the ways you’ve been
extended out into the world lately
And may you invite your energies home to roost

May you find rest, beauty and mystery
In these darker evenings
And refreshment in days of cold blue skies

May all of us have the courage to surrender our leaves
in the trust that they might become the rich compost
From which bright daffodils may one day spring.

#september #autumnleaves #fallcolors #autumnequinox #blessing #interfaithminister #hedgewitch

Today in my newsletter, I shared a September bless

Today in my newsletter, I shared a September blessing and the news of my next free gathering, a very special 🍂 Autumn Equinox Heart Space 🍂 taking place on Wednesday 18 September from 7pm-8.30pm.

Come and join my cosy community and be the first to read my latest blessings! Sign up to my newsletter or register for the Heart Space (or both!) via my b10, or drop a 🍂 in the comments if you want me to share the blessing here on Insta!

#autumn #autumnequinox #mabon #september #fall #autumnvibes🍁 #wheeloftheyear #hedgewitch #newsletter #youvegotmail

A very rainy September day in London is about the

A very rainy September day in London is about the perfect time to reminisce about H & C’s joyful, music-full, midsummer night’s dream of a wedding.

Officiating weddings and commitment ceremonies is the most delicious honour. I love working with two people and their loved ones to co-create a ceremony that really reflects who they are and the kind of partnership they have and want to affirm for the future.

If you’re looking to tie the knot (or jump the besom! Or fasten the hand!) and are looking for an inclusive officiant who will be with you every step of the way, please get in touch. Now booking for 2025 🥰

#celebrant #weddingcelebrant #commitmentceremony #yourweddingyourway #interfaith #inclusiveweddings #sacredceremony

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