One of my favourite practices this year has been my weekly Tai Chi class. The meditative movement and the focus on my breath has been an anchor of peace in my sometimes chaotic weekly routine. This week my instructor used a new phrase to describe the practice. She said we are "moving into stillness". My … Continue reading Move into stillness
At this time of year my life is marked by the never-ending internal list. You know the one cataloguing presents purchased, food to be organised, the Christmas shirt required for the end of year concert, etc. Add to that the everyday chores and I find I am subject to a constant internal dialogue that means my … Continue reading a quiet mind
Quiet ... a strange word for this time of year. A word that seems to be a complete contradiction to what is required. For this is the season of end of year parties, and Christmas concerts, and shopping until dropping. This is the season of hustle and bustle, and being of good cheer. This isn't … Continue reading Advent … a journey in quiet